by Hal Erickson
synopsis
One of the better Roy Rogers films of its period, The Gay Ranchero also happens to be one of the more violent Rogers efforts. The villains want to gain control of a private airport, and aren't above sabotage and murder to get what they want. Riding to the rescue is sheriff Rogers, who is aided by Latino-flyboy Nicci Lopez (Tito Guizar). Roy gets to warble several tunes both by himself and with heroine Jane Frazee, while Tito Guizar solos on "You Belong to My Heart" and "Granada." One of the writers of the title song was Abe Tuvim, the father of actress Judy Holliday.
characteristics
- Sheriff
- Saboteur
- Shoot-out
- Songwriter
- Yakuza
- Songwriting
- Sabotage
- Mob
- Cowgirl
- Cowboy
- Gang
- Land-scheme
- Mafia
- Land-war
- Airport
