Raton Pass (1951)

Name: Raton Pass
Genre: Western
Released: 1951
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 4.6
Cast: Dennis Morgan, Patricia Neal, Steve Cochran, Scott Forbes, Dorothy Hart

1h 24m United States of America

Western

Plot

Raton Pass offers a unique twist on the classic Western genre, focusing on the complexities of Community Property. Dennis Morgan and Patricia Neal star as a newlywed couple sharing ownership of a sprawling cattle ranch. Ambitious and cunning, Neal seeks to claim her husband’s share through questionable legal tactics. When he resists her plans, she resorts to hiring gunslingers to intimidate him. True to the conventions of 1950s Westerns, the narrative explores themes of greed and justice, ensuring that those who pursue selfish desires face dire consequences.

Cast

Dennis Morgan Patricia Neal Steve Cochran Scott Forbes Dorothy Hart Basil Ruysdael Louis Jean Heydt Roland Winters James Burke Elvira Curci Carlos Conde John Crawford Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. Frosty Royce Edward Hearn