Chris Foster (played by Audie Murphy) is a protagonist in Showdown.
One of the two cowboys heading to town. He gets dragged into a bar fight by Bert, is chained to killer LaValle, escapes with his gang, and is later held hostage by LaValle to force Bert to cash stolen bonds. Bert Pickett (played by Charles Drake) appears in Showdown.
One of the two cowboys who gets into a drunken brawl. He accidentally picks up negotiable bonds, which LaValle uses as leverage. LaValle forces Bert to cash the bonds in town to save Chris's life. Lavalle (played by Harold J. Stone) appears in Showdown.
A killer who is chained to the two cowboys. He escapes with his gang while wearing iron collars, discovers Bert's stolen bonds, and takes Chris hostage to force Bert to return with the cashed money.
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Characters
Chris Foster
(played by Audie Murphy) — protagonist
One of the two cowboys heading to town. He gets dragged into a bar fight by Bert, is chained to killer LaValle, escapes with his gang, and is later held hostage by LaValle to force Bert to cash stolen...
Bert Pickett
(played by Charles Drake) — supporting
One of the two cowboys who gets into a drunken brawl. He accidentally picks up negotiable bonds, which LaValle uses as leverage. LaValle forces Bert to cash the bonds in town to save Chris's life.
Lavalle
(played by Harold J. Stone) — supporting
A killer who is chained to the two cowboys. He escapes with his gang while wearing iron collars, discovers Bert's stolen bonds, and takes Chris hostage to force Bert to return with the cashed money.
Key Relationships
Bert Pickett → Lavalle
(Conflict Chained Captive)
Chris Foster → Lavalle
(Conflict Chained Captive)
Chris Foster → Bert Pickett
(Professional Coworkers)
Story Analysis
Two cowboys forced into a deadly escape with a notorious killer over stolen bonds.
