Catherine Share, an actress known for her role in the 1969 film The Ramrodder, embodies the spirit of 1960s exploitation cinema. In The Ramrodder, she plays a pivotal role that highlights the era's fascination with themes of desire and rebellion. Her contributions to the film reflect the bold narratives that defined cult cinema during this time. Share's performance captures the essence of the genre, making her a notable figure in the landscape of grindhouse and exploitation films.
The Ramrodder
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.
