Branded (1950) | (Laserdisc) | SEALED

Title: Branded (1950)

Genre:
Western, Romance

Plot Synopsis:
Drifter Choya enters into a dangerous scheme when two unscrupulous men hire him to impersonate the long-lost son of a wealthy rancher in order to steal a hidden inheritance. What begins as a con slowly becomes complicated as Choya develops genuine feelings for the family and starts questioning his role in the deception. As greed, betrayal, and violence close in around him, Choya must decide where his loyalties truly lie.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Rudolph Maté
• Writers: Karl Tunberg, Sydney Boehm
• Cast:
  • Alan Ladd as Choya
  • Mona Freeman as Ruth Lavery
  • Charles Bickford as Richard Lavery
  • Robert Keith as Leffingwell
  • Joseph Calleia as Rubriz

YouTube Trailer: Branded (1950) | Trailer

IMDb: Branded (1950)

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. CinemaVoid — ★★★★½
   “Alan Ladd glides through this western like smoke off a revolver barrel.”
2. John — ★★★★
   “Much darker and more emotionally layered than your average western.”
3. Torgo — ★★★★
   “Excellent pacing, gorgeous cinematography, and a surprisingly moving story.”
4. Scott — ★★★★
   “One of those hidden gem westerns that deserves a bigger audience.”
5. Louisa — ★★★★
   “Great performances all around and a compelling redemption arc.”

Meta Description:
A gripping classic western starring Alan Ladd, Branded follows a drifting cowboy caught in a dangerous inheritance scam that spirals into betrayal, redemption, and frontier justice.