The Virginian

The Virginian (1946)

Genres - Western, Romance, Drama, Action, Adventure  |   Sub-Genres - Traditional Western  |   Release Date - Apr 17, 1946 (USA - Unknown), May 5, 1946 (USA)  |   Run Time - 90 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Michael Betzold

Owen Wister's 1902 novel was made into a movie several times, most notably in 1929, with Gary Cooper starring. This 1946 remake of the often-filmed saga gave Joel McCrea the title role as the standing-tall cowboy in Wyoming. The Virginian and his best friend Steve (Sonny Tufts) are rivals for the affections of Molly Wood (Barbara Britton), a schoolteacher who has migrated from the East and finds herself intimidated by the rough morality of the West. Steve is after a quick buck and hooks up with a nefarious cattle rustler, Trampas (Brian Donlevy). The Virginian warns his friend not to take up the life of crime, but to no avail. Much gunplay ensues.

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bad-guy, courage, cowboy, foreman, friendship, good-guy, lynching, outlaw [Western], posse, ranch, rustler, showdown, villain, warning, weapons