In August 1863, Jim Dancer, searching for his brother's killer, rides with Quantrell's raiders against Lawrence, Kansas. Yancey, one of the guerrillas most responsible for the band's bad name and reputation, accosts Evelyn Slocum. Yancey tell Dancer that Evelyn's father is the man who killed Dancer's brother, and Dancer takes revenge by killing him. But the man he is searching for is really the dead man's brother, Bert Slocum. When the Civil War ends in 1865, Dancer becomes a fugitive, hunted by Slocum and George Cummings, a detective for the Pleasanton Agency. Cummings finally catches Dancer, and it is only then that Dancer learns he killed the wrong man. While crossing the river on a makeshift ferry, Cummings is accidentally killed. When they are found, Dancer introduces himself as Cummings, saying the dead man was Jim Dancer. As Cummings, Dancer becomes a track-worker at Lanyard, Kansas. While the town is celebrating the arrival of the first cattle-drive herd from Texas, one of the cowboys menaces Evelyn Slocum, and Dancer stops him in a gun duel. The townsmen named Dancer Town Marshal in place of the cowardly Marshal. Persuaded by Dave Oldham and Florence Peel, both of whom know his true identity, Dancer accepts the job. But Bert Slocum is still after him, and the town's crooked justice-of-the-peace and district attorney aren't overly fond of the new Marshal and his law-and-order ways.
94 min | Western | 1949 | Color
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Extraordinary cast and script make this a must-see
When you have Randolph Scott, you don't need much else, but "Fighting Man of the Plains" has everything.
Frank Gruber was a darn good writer of often very gritty stories. He wrote more than one story about Jesse James, a character who figures in this movie, too.
There is a rough realism in his stories, and that has translated beautifully in this film, thanks in part to Gruber's also writing the screenplay, and thanks to excellent directing by Edwin L. Marin, and thanks especially to a superlative cast.
One mark of a well-written and -directed film is the realism of the interaction of minor characters.
Another mark of a great movie is the number of speaking and participating characters, even with relatively small parts.
In "Fighting Man of the Plains," watch the anonymous characters, such as the blacksmith who's asked for directions, and the bartender who passes on messages and serves meals. In lesser films, they might get to nod or maybe point, but in a great film, such as this one, they speak and participate in what's going on.
Look for, for example, the great John Hamilton, and the great Paul Fix as a sleazy, vile character. Watch, too, for such greats as Lou Nova and Kermit Maynard. And not one of them gets screen credit! This is a great movie, extremely well done, and I urge you to see it.
Randolph Scott Excels In Underrated Western
Randolph Scott plays Jim Dancer, a man in search of revenge for the murder of his brother. He rides with the Quantrell gang and after killing Evelyn Slocom's ( Joan Taylor ) father, believing he was the killer of his brother, Dancer now finds himself a wanted man. Years pass and he is now the Marshall of a Kansas town where he defeats another violent gang with the help of a young Jesse James ( Dale Robertson ). Randolph Scott and director Edwin L. Marin bring about an exceptional gripping atmospheric western. With a balanced amount of storyline complexity, a surprisingly powerful violent opening scene for the time and plenty of excellent elements of surprise, leaving the viewer wondering how it will all come to a climax. Also, the dark cinematography gives towering Randolph Scott an imposing quality, perfect for his character. Fighting Man of the Plains may very well be one of his best westerns to close out the 1940s. With a superb line up of excellent character actors along with the young Dale Robertson, this western hold ups extremely well. A full synopsis would only give away too much watching enjoyment for the reader. If you are a fan of Randolph Scott and western genre, I highly recommend giving " Fighting Man of the Plains " a look.
