Review of Forty Guns (1957) by Brad S — 22 May 2013

Gorgeous western which borders on the artistic. This film and Johnny Guitar are at the forefront of the development of strong female characters in the very masculine world of the Wild West.

This review of Forty Guns (1957) was written by Brad S on 22 May 2013.

Forty Guns has generally received positive reviews.

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