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Sex, scandal, and frontier justice collide in this X-rated Western gone wild.

THE RAMRODDER

1969 · 1h 28m · X · Western · IMDB TMDB

Cowboy marries an Indian princess and is accepted by the tribe until he is framed for a rape and murder.

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What is The Ramrodder about?

The Ramrodder is a 1969 American Western film directed by Ed Forsyth about a cowboy who builds an empire with the help of an Indian tribe, becomes involved with a princess, and is framed for a violent crime.

Synopsis

In the late 19th century American West, Rick, a ramrodder, builds a personal empire using his friendship with the Indians. He is the only white man to have an affair with Princess Tuwana. A trail bum rapes and kills an Indian maiden, and Rick is unjustly accused. In retaliation, the Indians rape a settler's daughter. When Tuwana confesses that she has slept with Rick, her Indian fiancé whips her. Rick captures the white rapist, who is given to the Indians and castrated. Rick's heroics prevent an Indian war, and he marries Tuwana.
Details & Specs
Director
Ed Forsyth
Writer
Ed Forsyth
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Genres
Western
Also Known As
Cattle Riggers, Vergini Indiane per il Totem del Sesso, Savage Passion, Le totem du sexe, Ramrodder, The Ramrodder (original title)

Why Cult

X-Rated Western

This 1969 entry throws explicit erotic content and nudity into the dusty genre, earning its X certification.

Taboo Frontier Romance

A forbidden affair between a cowboy and an Indian princess pushes cultural boundaries and ignites conflict.

Cult Cast Crossovers

Bobby Beausoleil and Catherine Share—names with notorious real-life histories—appear in this wild slice of exploitation cinema.

Revenge and Retribution

Rape, wrongful accusations, and a grisly act of frontier justice lead to a bloody climax that sets this Western apart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ramrodder about? +

The Ramrodder follows a cowboy who becomes entangled with an Indian princess, is framed for a crime, and must clear his name amidst escalating violence between settlers and Native Americans.

When was The Ramrodder released? +

The Ramrodder was released in 1969.

Who directed The Ramrodder? +

The Ramrodder was directed by Ed Forsyth.

How long is The Ramrodder? +

The Ramrodder has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is The Ramrodder? +

The Ramrodder is a Western film with exploitation and erotic elements.

Where can I watch The Ramrodder? +

The Ramrodder is available to stream on SassyFlix.