Rancho Notorious
Book • 2001
Rancho Notorious, directed by Fritz Lang, is a Western film noir that explores themes of revenge, justice, and the corrupting influence of the past.
Set in the post-Civil War West, the film follows Vern Haskell's quest to avenge the rape and murder of his fiancée.
His pursuit leads him to Chuck-a-Luck, a hidden refuge for outlaws run by the enigmatic Altar Keane.
As Vern infiltrates the outlaw community, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and moral ambiguity.
The film's dark atmosphere, complex characters, and unconventional narrative challenge traditional Western tropes.
Rancho Notorious offers a cynical view of the Wild West and the elusive nature of justice.
Set in the post-Civil War West, the film follows Vern Haskell's quest to avenge the rape and murder of his fiancée.
His pursuit leads him to Chuck-a-Luck, a hidden refuge for outlaws run by the enigmatic Altar Keane.
As Vern infiltrates the outlaw community, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and moral ambiguity.
The film's dark atmosphere, complex characters, and unconventional narrative challenge traditional Western tropes.
Rancho Notorious offers a cynical view of the Wild West and the elusive nature of justice.
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Mentioned as a contrasting film to Fort Apache, made by Fritz Lang.
165. Politics in Hollywood Westerns-- Ruth Kinna
