#1. Ramrod (1947)

Storyline: A cattle-vs.-sheepman feud loses Connie Dickason her fiance, but gains her his ranch, which she determines to run alone in opposition to Frank Ivey, "boss" of the valley, whom her father Ben wanted her to marry. She hires recovering alcoholic Dave Nash as foreman and a crew of Ivey's enemies. Ivey fights back with violence and destruction, but Dave is determined to counter him legally... a feeling not shared by his associates. Connie's boast that, as a woman, she doesn't need guns proves justified, but plenty of gunplay results.—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: rancher, father, cattleman, overseer, sheriff, alcoholic, gutsy ...

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#2. Viva Villa! (1934)

Storyline: In this fictionalized biography, young Pancho Villa takes to the hills after killing an overseer in revenge for his father's death. In 1910, he befriends American reporter Johnny Sykes. Then a meeting with visionary Francisco Madero transforms Villa from an avenging bandit to a revolutionary general. To the tune of 'La Cucaracha,' his armies sweep Mexico. After victory, Villa's bandit-like disregard for human life forces Madero to exile him. But Madero's fall brings Villa back to raise the people against a new tyrant...—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: bandit, overseer, reporter, politician, revolutionary, sister, brutal ...

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#3. Wilderness (2006)

Storyline: In a juvenile detention center, inmate Dave commits suicide after being abused with his friend Lindsay by sociopaths Steve and Lewis under the indifference of the other cellmates. The governor sends them to an uninhabited island to improve their relationships and characters under the command of tough monitor Jed. They meet a camp of female delinquents under the command of veteran soldier Louise and they camp in another area. However, when they are attacked by a pack of dogs and a mysterious man with a crossbow wearing camouflage, they join forces fighting to survive, under the leadership of Callum.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Plot Keywords: juvenile delinquent, bully, overseer, father, mysterious man, killer, dark ...

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#4. The Intended (2002)

Storyline: In 1924, Sarah and Hamish travel from England deep in to the jungle to earn their fortune surveying an ivory trading post. Instead of an exotic retreat, the couple encounters an oppressively small community. Despite their best intentions, their presence in the jungle unleashes a downward spiral that ends in greed, murder and madness.—Sujit R. Varma

Plot Keywords: englishman, fiancée, overseer, son, nephew, native, intense ...

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#5. Don Ricardo Returns (1946)

Storyline: After being shanghaied in a plot to have him declared dead and take over his ranchero and other properties, Don Ricardo, disguised as a peon, returns to Old California, and begins the fight to reclaim what is his. With the aid of his sweetheart, Dorthea, and the mission padres, Don Ricardo succeeds.—Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>

Plot Keywords: man, fiancée, childhood friend, cousin, priest, overseer, charming ...

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