The Dirty Five. Five Guns West, helmed by Roger Corman and scripted by R. Wright Campbell, features John Lund, Dorothy Malone, Mike Connors, and Jonathan Haze in its cast. The film was shot in Pathecolor with cinematography by Floyd Crosby and a score composed by Buddy Bregman. During the final stages of the Civil War, the Confederacy’s need for manpower led to offering amnesty to criminals so they could undertake specific tasks; shadowy individuals operated under the Confederate banner. The core concept behind the narrative served as inspiration for stronger films later on, but apart from Malone's spirited performance, there isn't much else that stands out. Corman was skilled at low-budget filmmaking and manages to prevent this movie from being a complete failure, though thrills are scarce. The acting feels labored, and the story’s predictability makes the ending feel anticlimactic. Its significance in the history of independent American cinema is certainly worth noting. The film becomes somewhat engaging when it arrives at the stagecoach station and Malone gets involved; giving the rough characters something to react to. However, by its conclusion, you realize that it's a Western that barely meets the requirements for release and represents an early step in Roger Corman’s career. 4/10

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