DESERT PATROL (DVD) DVD

Desert Patrol
Ranger Bob Steele goes after the bandit who killed his colleague in this low-budget oater from Supreme Pictures Corp., which was picked up for distribution by Republic. When Dave Austin learns that Apache Joe (Ted Adams) is the killer of Ranger Carson (Julian Madison), he pretends to be an outlaw himself, and, with the assistance of Jean Drury (Marion Weldon), the innocent sister of one of the gang members, manages to capture not only Apache Joe, but also his boss, supposedly law-abiding businessman Martin Rand (Forrest Taylor). In the end, it is Jean's brother Dan (Rex Lease) who saves Dave's life by taking a bullet meant for the ranger. Grizzled Budd Buster provided a bit of comedy relief and the entire package came courtesy of low-rent producer A.W. Hackel. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide

Cast Bob Steele as Dave Austin Marion Weldon as Jean Drury Rex Lease as Dan Drury Ted Adams as Apache Joe Forrest Taylor as Martin Rand Budd Buster as Hezi Watts Steve Clark as ranger captain Jack Ingram as Chet Julian Madison as Tim Carson Tex Palmer as henchman

Crew Sam Newfield - Director Roy Claire - Editor Robert C. Cline - Cinematographer A.W. Hackel - Producer Fred K. Myton - Screenwriter

Desert Patrol
Released by Republic, Desert Patrol was one of 22 Steele Westerns produced by A.W. Hackel's low-budget Supreme Pictures, and is about par for the course. Director Sam Newfield churned 'em out in fascinatingly large numbers, always more concerned with speed and cost-efficiency than cinematic niceties and relying heavily this time on Bob Steele's onscreen charisma and not inconsiderable acting prowess. In the end, Desert Patrol is pleasant enough entertainment although wholly forgettable. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide
 

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General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: Sound Processing: 2: PCM stereo Additional Features: none specified DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1: Pre-1954 Standard MPAA Rating: DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: All Content Length: 56 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 2. Chapter 1 [7:34] 3. Chapter 2 [8:56] 4. Chapter 3 [9:03] 5. Chapter 4 [10:40] 6. Chapter 5 [8:36] 7. Chapter 6 [7:13]