THE SHADOW RIDERS (Television Release USA 1982)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Shadow Riders—action western—explores the abduction of human slaves that are ferried from the United States into Mexico during America’s old west period. Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott work their magic to tell a very solid, good story that completely appeals to western movie fandom. Watch for guest star, Ben Johnson. 

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Storyline 

A wagon, full of United States citizens, is on its way to slavery in Mexico and desperately needs someone who cares enough to save them from their plight. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Andrew V. McLaglen for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Jim Byrnes and Producers Dennis Durney and Verne Nobles for making the film possible. Cast includes: Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Dominique Dunne, and Katharine Ross. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This film is a very good watch for the action-western fan and especially for fans of Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott. Good, solid entertainment that relies on a well-written script and good portrayal of that script. 

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Ben Meyers