Ambush at Cimarron Pass


Ambush at Cimarron Pass is a 1958 American Western film directed by Jodie Copelan and starring Scott Brady and Clint Eastwood. The film also features Margia Dean, Irving Bacon, Frank Gerstle, Baynes Barron, and William Vaughn.
It is the only feature film ever directed by Copelan, who was primarily a film editor.

Premise

Eastwood appears as a Southern cowboy Keith Williams who is upset over having to join up with a group of Yankees who have been attacked by the same group of Indians.

Cast

The film was made by Regal Films Inc. It was one of a two-picture deal Scott Brady signed with Regal the other being Blood Arrow. Clint Eastwood, at the time best known for his performance in Lafayette Escadrille, was cast in September 1957.

Reception

Most film guides include in their entry for this film a quote attributed to Eastwood, "probably the lousiest Western ever made."