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Quantrill's Raiders (1958)

“The Hell-Horde they called The Butcher's Battalion!”

  • NR
  • 68 min
  • Western
  • imdb logo 5.5/10 (305 votes)

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Plot

In the heat of the American Civil War, the tale of Quantrill's Raiders unfolds. Our protagonist, Confederate Captain Alan Westcott, veils his true identity beneath the guise of a common horse supplier for the army. Under orders to infiltrate Union lines, Westcott embarks on a perilous mission to connect with the infamous William Quantrill and plan a daring raid on the Lawrence, Kansas arsenal. As the plot thickens, Westcott meets and is entranced by the captivating Sue Walters, a woman whose presence in his life entangles his heart amidst a web of deception and danger. However, his secretive actions and suspicious liaisons do not go unnoticed. The Union's vigilant watch committee grows increasingly wary of his motives, pushing Westcott to accelerate his plans with Quantrill's Raiders. As their scheme to strike Lawrence unfolds, a wrench is thrown into their plans. The arsenal they've targeted is being relocated via a wagon trail. Faced with this unexpected turn, Westcott abandons the initial attack on Lawrence, redirecting his sights on the moving target. However, in a shocking twist of events, Quantrill betrays Westcott, embarking on a merciless spree of violence and pillage in Lawrence, driven by a personal vendetta. The narrative climaxes in this whirlwind of treachery, personal vendettas, and the desperate fight for survival amidst the chaos of war.

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Quantrill's Raiders is a western movie featuring Steve Cochran.

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