@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Johnny Mack Brown's Universal western series was drawing to a close when Cheyenne Roundup was released in mid-1943. Brown is herein cast in a dual role, as honest Gils Brandon and his less-than-honest brother Buck. Pursued by lawman Steve Rawlins (Tex Ritter), Buck tries to pass himself off as the upright Gils.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
2
Votes
59m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorRay Taylor
WriterElmer Clifton
Produced by
Universal Pictures
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Cheyenne Roundup yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Johnny Mack Brown
Buck Brandon & Gils Brandon
Tex Ritter
Steve Rawlins
Fuzzy Knight
Cal Calkins
Jennifer Holt
Ellen Randall
Harry Woods
Blackie Dawson
Roy Barcroft
Slim Layton
Robert Barron
Judge Edward Hickem (Hickenbottom in credits)
Budd Buster
Bonanza Smith
G
Gil Patric
Perkins
Jimmy Wakely
Guitar Player (as Jimmy Wakely Trio)
Johnny Bond
Concertina Player (as Jimmy Wakely Trio)
S
Scotty Harrel
Singer (as Jimmy Wakely Trio)
Lynton Brent
Deputy Jake
R
Roy Brent
Deputy
William Desmond
Pete
