The Fiend Who Walked the West

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The Fiend Who Walked the West ★★½ 1958

Brutal western has incarcerated bankrobber Dan letting slip the location of his loot to fellow inmate Griffin, who unfortunately turns out to be psychotic and due for release. When Dan's family is endangered, lawmen re lease him for a showdown with Griffin. Tense remake of “Kiss of Death” provides effective atmosphere and graphic violence in an Old West setting. 101m/B VHS . Hugh O'Brian, Robert Evans, Dolores Michaels, Linda Cristal, Stephen McNally, Ron Ely, Edward Andrews, Ken Scott, Emile Meyer, Gregory Morton; D: Gordon Douglas; W: Philip Yordan; C: Joe MacDonald; M: Les Baxter.

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