An American Western; A story about two Pony Express riders made obselete by the arrival of the telegraph line, though a race from Buchanan to Sacramento will decide whether they or another stageline owner get a $25,000 mail subsidy. This chase drama has a very predictable story with not much to tell. So, the technical flaws become more noticeable, like poor storyboarding and editing and some occasional shaky back projection. Mercifully, it has a short running time and in the final third it is stuffed full of chase action and impressive stunts from Yakima Canutt. John Wayne and Lane Chandler are lively and engaging as a duo.
Review of Winds of the Wasteland
