Corpus Christi Bandits

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Corpus Christi Bandits
Corpus Christi Bandits poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Wallace Grissell
Screenplay by Norman S. Hall
Produced by Stephen Auer
Starring Allan Lane
Helen Talbot
Jack Kirk
Twinkle Watts
Francis McDonald
Roy Barcroft
Cinematography Bud Thackery
Edited by Charles Craft
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • April 20, 1945 (1945-04-20)
Running time
56 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Corpus Christi Bandits is a 1945 American Western film directed by Wallace Grissell and written by Norman S. Hall. The film stars Allan Lane, Helen Talbot, Jack Kirk, Twinkle Watts, Francis McDonald and Roy Barcroft. The film was released on April 20, 1945, by Republic Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

Captain James Christie of the United States Army Air Forces has returned to his home in Texas with a Distinguished Flying Cross earned from being a bomber pilot in the ETO. Prior to meeting the Governor of Texas in Austin, James's father relates the story of his grandfather Corpus Christi Jim.

Following the War Between the States, Jim and 3 fellow Confederate soldiers are unable to find work. They rob a stagecoach for a grubstake to set them up. Jim faces down dishonest gambler Wade Larkin and wins his saloon in a card game. He returns the money they robbed from the stagecoach, but Larkin's henchmen and the law are still after Jim.

Cast

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References

  1. ↑ Hans J. Wollstein (2015). "Corpus-Christi-Bandits - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Corpus Christi Bandits (1945) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Corpus Christi Bandits". Afi.com. April 20, 1945. Retrieved November 14, 2015.


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