Powderkeg
- Episode aired Apr 16, 1971
- 1h 33m
Just before World War I, two adventurers are hired to bring back a hijacked train from Mexico.Just before World War I, two adventurers are hired to bring back a hijacked train from Mexico.Just before World War I, two adventurers are hired to bring back a hijacked train from Mexico.
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- Sheriff Lynch
- (as Jim L. Brown)
- Alfredo Perez
- (as Val de Vargas)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMade for television as the pilot for the series Bearcats! (1971)
- Quotes
Major Bill Buckner: This message was addressed to you and two other men, Hank Brackett and Johnny Reach. Have you been in touch with them?
Mr. Davenport: They're not with this railroad. I don't know who they are or what they have to do with this.
Major Bill Buckner: Neither does Morales, but whoever wrote this letter for him - he knows who they are.
Mr. Davenport: And so do you apparently.
Major Bill Buckner: As a matter of fact, I do. I used to soldier with Brackett and I've heard a lot about his partner. Their names aren't here by accident. Between the lines, whoever wrote this was calling out to them for help.
Mr. Davenport: To them? Why?
Major Bill Buckner: Because he's in deep trouble and that's their specialty.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Bearcats! (1971)
- SoundtracksBearcats! Opening Theme
Written by Hal Hopper
While this was a TV movie, it's pretty much as good as many theatrical Westerns of the late 60s/early 70s. The two stars, Taylor and Cole, have great chemistry and the tone is snappy with a distinctive story and a couple of unexpected twists. Luscious Luciana Paluzzi is on hand (playing a role in one of the surprises) along with Tisha Sterling and Melodie Johnson in the female department. Reviewers have overstated the action/thrills, but no worries because the drama is interesting.
"Powderkeg" was the pilot for the short-lived Bearcats TV series in '71, which consisted of this film and 13 episodes.
THE MOVIE RUNS 1 hour 33 minutes and was shot at Old Tucson, Arizona, and surrounding areas.
GRADE: B+/A-
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- Apr 5, 2018
Details
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1