Blood on the Moon
Director: Robert Wise
Actors: Robert Mitchum, Barbara Bel Geddes, Robert Preston
PlotJim Garry, a wandering cowboy, finds himself entangled in a range war when he is hired by an old friend, Tate Riling. Believing he is aiding a just cause, Garry soon discovers that Riling is actually orchestrating a scheme to swindle land from homesteaders and manipulate cattle prices. Tensions escalate when Garry meets Amy, a spirited rancher's daughter opposed to Riling's plans. As he gets drawn deeper into the conflict, Garry begins to question his loyalties and his role in the troubling machinations around him.
Complicating matters further, Garry becomes ensnared in a dangerous web of deception and betrayal. As rival factions clash, he must navigate the treacherous terrain of shifting allegiances and hidden agendas. The stakes rise as Garry realizes he must take a stand, even if it means confronting his former friend and fighting for what's right. The conflict reaches a boiling point, threatening to engulf everyone involved in an all-out confrontation where survival is uncertain and nobody remains unscathed.
Writers: Lillie Hayward, Harold Shumate, Luke Short
Release Date: 21 Nov 1948
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Blood on the Moon fuses Western and film noir dynamics, boasts stellar A/V presentation by Warner Archive, and stands out as a gem with Robert Mitchum's 1940s best.
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