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Rancho Notorious

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6.5/10 • 115

1952-04-101h 26m

DramaWestern

Where anything goes… for a price!

A man in search of revenge infiltrates a ranch, hidden in an inhospitable region, where its owner, Altar Keane, gives shelter to outlaws fleeing from the law in exchange for a price.

Directors
Fritz Lang

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  1. Marlene Dietrich

    Marlene Dietrich

    Altar Keane

  2. Arthur Kennedy

    Arthur Kennedy

    Vern Haskell

  3. Mel Ferrer

    Mel Ferrer

    Frenchy Fairmont

  4. Gloria Henry

    Gloria Henry

    Beth Forbes

  5. William Frawley

    William Frawley

    Baldy Gunder

  6. Lisa Ferraday

    Lisa Ferraday

    Maxine

  7. John Raven

    John Raven

    Dealer

  8. Jack Elam

    Jack Elam

    Mort Geary

  9. George Reeves

    George Reeves

    Wilson

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Wuchak

Sep 11, 2022

6/10

Western oddity about a ranch haven for outlaws led by Marlene Dietrich A vengeful Wyoming ranch hand (Arthur Kennedy) relentlessly pursues the cowardly murderer of his fiancé (Gloria Henry). He eventually teams-up with a smooth brigand (Mel Ferrer) in the Southwest who takes him to a hacienda that’s a secret sanctuary for hooligans led by a former saloon entertainer named Altar Keane (Dietrich). The last of three Westerns directed by Fritz Lang, "Rancho Notorious" (1952) is a largely set-bound stylized ‘B’ movie that distorts reality in its implementation of artificial backdrops and shadowy interiors, which is why some view it as Western noir. The closest comparison would be “Johnny Guitar” (1954), but this one isn’t in the same ballpark of exceptionalness. The story’s just not as compelling. Yet there’s enough entertainment value here for those interested. Marlene was 50 during shooting yet still in shape and easily looking ten years younger. The amusing bar room race where the ladies ride the backs of drunken men like horses is a highlight with Altar Keane’s pure joy at winning the race being priceless. In the gambling sequence, look for a young Russell Johnson, aka the Professor on Gilligan’s Island. The film runs 1 hour, 29 minutes, and was shot at studios in North Hollywood and Hollywood (e.g. Republic Studios). GRADE: B-

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English
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