Ride the Man Down (1952)

In the icy grip of the 1892 blizzard, the world of ranching titan Phil Evarts comes to a sudden halt, leaving his legacy, the sprawling Hatchet Ranch, to his sibling John and cherished daughter Celia. The vast expanse of the ranch, situated primarily on open grazing land, becomes a tempting bounty for the nearby ranchers and cattlemen in the wake of Phil's demise. They greedily set their sights on its lush pastures and abundant water supply, exploiting the loss of the imposing patriarch. The likes of Harve Garrison, Russ Schultz, and Ray Cavanaugh audaciously claim the fertile land with little resistance, spurred on by their hunger for the Hatchet Ranch's riches. Yet, the insatiable rancher Bide Marriner harbors grander ambitions, vying for the entire ranch. Even the audacious cattle thief, Red Courteen, seizes the opportunity to pilfer from the bereft Evarts, fueled by resentment towards their power. In the midst of this chaos, the stalwart Will Ballard, Phil Evarts' loyal foreman, emerges as the protector of the Hatchet Ranch, particularly safeguarding the interests of young Celia, the object of his sincere affection. Celia's betrothed, Sam Danfelser, watches this alliance with simmering jealousy, yet Celia soothes his suspicions, reminding him of her unwavering love and her platonic bond with Will. When the escalating tension claims the life of Celia's uncle through the guns of hired assassins, the Evarts seek the aid of Sheriff Joe Kneen. Sensing the complexity of the situation, the Sheriff urgently wires for the support of federal Marshals from Santa Fe. However, his actions provoke the wrath of Bide Marriner, who shoots him down in cold blood at the telegraph office. This turmoil triggers a shocking betrayal as Sam Danfelser aligns with Bide Marriner's menacing crew, vowing to eliminate Will Ballard in a twisted mix of jealousy and vengeance. The stage is set for a dramatic showdown as Sam rides towards his fateful clash with Will Ballard, the resilient defender of the Hatchet Ranch.

Ride the Man Down is a western movie featuring Forrest Tucker.

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