Rawhide (1951)

In the harsh expanse of the desert, the lonely Rawhide stagecoach stop becomes a stage for survival and suspense. Run by the diligent stationmaster Sam Todd and his dependable assistant Tom Owens, the outpost offers a haven for travelers on the California to St. Louis route. Their tranquil existence is jolted when Vinnie Holt, a fiercely independent woman and her infant niece, find themselves stranded at Rawhide. Before long, their already strained circumstances take a perilous turn. Four notorious outlaws, led by the cunning and ruthless Jim Zimmerman, a Huntsville Prison escapee masquerading as a Deputy, descend on the isolated station. With their sights set on a lucrative gold shipment due the following day, they seize control of the outpost, casting a dark shadow of fear and uncertainty. In a chilling display of their lethal intent, Zimmerman and his gang murder Sam, forcing Tom into a precarious position - his survival hinging on his ability to aid the villains in their nefarious scheme. A twist of fate leads Zimmerman to mistake Vinnie for Tom's wife, a misconception that Tom strategically allows to persist, hoping it could be the only hope for Vinnie and her niece's survival. As they await word of the outlaws' capture, the unsuspecting passengers and staff find themselves trapped in a deadly game of deceit and survival. The tension rises as the clock ticks closer to the gold shipment's arrival, setting the stage for a gripping showdown at Rawhide.

Rawhide is a western movie featuring Tyrone Power and directed by Henry Hathaway.

Rawhide is currently streaming on DIRECTV and Starz Apple TV Channel.