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Texas City (1952) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1952 · Film · ★ 6.3

Texas City poster

Released in 1952, Texas City is a western film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 55 minutes. “BLAST BANDIT BLOCKADE!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Johnny Mack Brown substitutes brains for brawn during most of Texas City. Cast once more as a U.S. marshal, Johnny investigates when several government gold shipments are hijacked. Someone has been tipping of the outlaws as to when and where the supposedly secret shipments will take place. The principal suspect is dishonorably discharged cavalry officer Kirby (James Ellison), but Johnny has a gut feeling that Kirby is innocent on all counts.

Who’s in it. Texas City stars Johnny Mack Brown as Johnny Mack Brown, James Ellison as Jim Kirby (as Jimmy Ellison), Lois Hall as Lois Upton and Terry Frost as Henchman Trag, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Texas City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Texas City page.

If you liked it. Fans of Texas City tend to enjoy Le Bon, la Brute et le Truand, Django Unchained, Il était une fois dans l'Ouest and …Et pour quelques dollars de plus.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Texas City (1952)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Texas City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Texas City worth watching?
Texas City holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Texas City?
Texas City stars Johnny Mack Brown, James Ellison, Lois Hall, Terry Frost and Lane Bradford.
When was Texas City released?
Texas City was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.