The Redhead and the Cowboy

1951 PG-13 1h 22m

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Gil Kyle finds himself caught up in the politics and unrest of the American Civil War and soon gets himself framed for a murder. His only alibi is Candace Bronson, who is aiding the Confederate cause and has left the territory to deliver a vital message about a Yankee gold shipment. So he sets off in pursuit, running into desperados, government agents, and guerrilla fighters, who are more interested in profit than ideals. Written by Alfred Jingle

Director Leslie Fenton

Writers

Jonathan Latimer Liam O'Brien Charles Marquis Warren

Stars

Glenn Ford Edmond O'Brien Rhonda Fleming

Glenn Ford

Gil Kyle

Edmond O'Brien

Maj. Dunn Jeffers (Union intelligence officer)

Rhonda Fleming

Candace Bronson

Alan Reed

Col. Lamartine (Confederate leader)

Mr. Barrett (owner, Lazy Y Ranch)

Clerk at trading post

Saloon Girl (uncredited)

Action Western

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Geronimo1967 17 May 2026

6/10

"Gil" (Glenn Ford) doesn't really know whether he is coming or going in this quickly paced civil war western. He's been set up for a murder he didn't commit and needs to rely on "Candace" (Rhonda Fleming) for an alibi that might save him from the drop. Thing is, she's up to her pretty little elbows in a Confederate conspiracy to relieve the Yankees of some of their gold, and so has left town. He r...