“Sundown” depicts a wedding celebration in progress—their boss, “Tate” (John Carroll), is marrying “Lucy” (Karen Steele). However, the ceremony is interrupted by “Allison” (Randolph Scott), who believes “Tate” was responsible for his wife’s death years earlier. The townspeople dismiss this as ridiculous, especially since “Tate” insists he doesn't know Allison and they’ve never crossed paths. A fight breaks out, forci…

A small-town Western drama centered around Randolph Scott unfolds in “Decision at Sundown.” Two former Confederates—Randolph Scott and Noah Beery Jr.—arrive in Sundown just as the town boss (John Carroll) is preparing for his wedding. The man playing Scott holds a grudge, believing that Carroll’s character was responsible for someone's death years before. Andrew Duggan portrays the corrupt sheriff. “Decision at…

The arrival of Bart Allison will not soon be forgotten. Bart Allison and his loyal dog, Sam, arrive in Sundown searching for Tate Kimbrough. It seems that Kimbrough had an affair with Allison’s wife years before, an event that resulted in her suicide. Consumed by revenge and bitterness, Allison won't stop until he finds Kimbrough, but simply being present in Sundown will trigger consequences not only for him but a…

While not quite reaching the heights of other Westerns directed by Scott and Boetticher like 'Buchanan Rides Alone' or 'The Tall T', this film is still exceptionally good and would pair well with 'High Noon'. Both are excellent examples of stories about individuals finding the courage to confront local inaction and resolve issues plaguing a town. What sets this apart is Bart Allison, Scott’s character, who is driv…