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Riders of the Whistling Pines (1949)

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User Reviews Mixed (based on 195 reviews)
Description AUTRY COMES ROARING OUT OF THE SKIES...to save the forests from outlaw lumber ring! While trailing Forest Ranger Charles Carter, who is suspected of permitting lumber man Henry Mitchell to cut restricted timber, Gene fires at a dangerous mountain lion and apparently kills Carter. Actually, Bill Wright, Mitchell's associate, killed Carter because the ranger had discovered tussock moth infestation in the forest, and if the infestation was not reported, the trees would die and have to be cut, thereby profiting Mitchell and Wright. In order to compensate the best he can, Gene sells his sportsman's camp and gives the money to Carter's daughter Helen . En route to Texas, Gene discovers the infestation and is assigned by the Forest Department to supervise the program of spraying the area with DDT from the air. After the first day of spraying, the DDT is blamed by furious stock men for the many animals found dead of poisoning.
Genres Action - Drama - Music - Western
Director John English
Producer john english
Published Date 2026-07-18 23:03:48
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Overall Reviews: Mixed (based on 195 reviews)

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rudolph mate Recent review

Great chemistry between the leads.

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law chi Recent review

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

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richard ashe Recent review

One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.

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henry king Recent review

The tone kept shifting and never settled.

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ralph murphy Recent review

Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.

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richard whorf Recent review

The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.

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cornel wilde Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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garson kanin Recent review

Lacked emotional depth and connection.

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busby berkeley Recent review

Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.

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joe cheung tung-cho Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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michael caffey Recent review

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

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tom graeff Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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samuel diege Recent review

Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.

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r g springsteen Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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henry hathaway Recent review

A refreshing take on familiar themes.

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john sturges Recent review

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

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malcolm st clair Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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victor sjostrom Recent review

Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.

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giorgio simonelli Recent review

Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.

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john evans Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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