Straight Shooting
Director: John Ford
Actors: Harry Carey, Duke R. Lee, George Berrell
PlotA notorious gunfighter, Cheyenne Harry, finds himself at a crossroads in a rough and tumble frontier town dominated by feuding factions. On one side, the ruthless cattle baron Flint cuts down anyone who stands in his way of free-ranging his herd, caring little for human life or legal boundaries. Opposing him are the homesteaders led by the plucky Joan Sims and her father, who struggle to protect their land from Flint's relentless aggression. As tensions escalate, Harry initially aligns with Flint’s gang for personal gain but begins to question his path after witnessing the innocent Sims family being trampled both figuratively and literally by injustice and violence.
Amidst the chaos, Harry’s interaction with the resilient Joan sparks a transformation in him. His hardened exterior starts to soften as he realizes the potential for redemption and the importance of standing up for what’s right. Torn between loyalty to Flint, the allure of easy money, and a growing sense of moral duty, Harry faces a series of challenging decisions that could reshape the town's future. As he gets entangled deeper into the conflict, he must navigate betrayal, frontier lawlessness, and his own redemption journey. The eventual path he chooses will have consequences not only for himself but for everyone caught in the brutal clash between cattlemen and homesteaders.
Writers: George Hively
Release Date: 27 Aug 1917
Runtime: 62 min
Rating: Passed
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
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