The Far Frontier (1948)

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Willis Newcomb and Bart Carroll head a gang engaged in smuggling wanted-American criminals back into the United States from Mexico. Operating from Sharperville, an oil town on the American side of the border, they transport their human cargo in oil drums loaded on trucks. Border Patrolman Tom Sharper intercepts one of the trucks but is overpowered and left for dead. Carroll, having already been paid for the job and not wanting any evidence to walk around, get caught and lead back to him, backs the human-cargo trucks to the edge of a cliff and sends the drums crashing to the boulder far below. Judge Cookie Bullfincher and Border Patrolman Roy Rogers conduct a search for the missing Tom, but the crooks have gone back for him and find him in a state of amnesia. They rob the bank and pin it on Tom. It is now up to Roy to clear his friend and also put an end to Carroll's human-smuggling racket.

Director: William Witney
Genre: Action, Western
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: R. Dale Butts
Cinematography: Jack A. Marta
Editing: Tony Martinelli
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

smuggling (contraband), pigeon, carrier pigeon, barrel

More Films by Director: William Witney
More Films in Genre: Action, Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Far Frontier about?
Willis Newcomb and Bart Carroll head a gang engaged in smuggling wanted-American criminals back into the United States from Mexico. Operating from Sharperville, an oil town on the American side of the border, they transport their human cargo in oil drums loaded on trucks. Border Patrolman Tom Sharper intercepts one of the trucks but is overpowered and left for dead. Carroll, having already been paid for the job and not wanting any evidence to walk around, get caught and lead back to him, backs the human-cargo trucks to the edge of a cliff and sends the drums crashing to the boulder far below. Judge Cookie Bullfincher and Border Patrolman Roy Rogers conduct a search for the missing Tom, but the crooks have gone back for him and find him in a state of amnesia. They rob the bank and pin it on Tom. It is now up to Roy to clear his friend and also put an end to Carroll's human-smuggling racket.
Who directed The Far Frontier?
The Far Frontier was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in The Far Frontier?
The Far Frontier stars Roy Rogers, Gail Davis, Andy Devine, Francis Ford, Roy Barcroft, Clayton Moore.
How long is The Far Frontier?
The Far Frontier has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
What genre is The Far Frontier?
The Far Frontier is a Action, Western film.
Where was The Far Frontier produced?
The Far Frontier was produced in United States of America.