The Desperadoes Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

In this Western drama, Steve Upton (Randolph Scott) is the sheriff of a Utah community in 1860. Upton's best friend, Cheyenne Rogers (Glenn Ford), was once an outlaw, but under Steve's guidance, he's gone straight and tries to earn an honest living. However, while Cheyenne is in town to pay Upton a visit, the local bank is robbed and Cheyenne is the prime suspect. Through Cheyenne is quickly convicted, Upton is convinced his friend is innocent, and the sheriff helps the former outlaw break out of jail; together, they hit the trail trying to find the real culprits and clean up the town. The Desperadoes had the distinction of being the first Technicolor feature released by Columbia Pictures. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

DVD Release Date:
04/05/2005
Run Time:
85 min.
Distributor(s):
Columbia Pictures
Production Co.:
Columbia Pictures
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Sheriffs and Outlaws, Miscarriage of Justice, Bank Robbery
Keywords:
bank-robbery, false-accusation, friendship, going-straight, investigation, justice, name-clearing, outlaw [Western], past, reform [improve], sheriff
Setting:
small town,town
Language:
English
Status:
DVD