Savage Pampas (1945 film)

Savage Pampas is a 1945 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and starring Robert Livingston, Sunset Carson, and Peggy Stewart. The film is part of the "Three Mesquiteers" series, specifically the final entry featuring the characters Stony Brooke, Tucson Smith, and Lullaby Joslin.

The film revolves around the trio traveling to Argentina's Pampas region. They become involved in a conflict with ruthless cattle rustlers who are terrorizing the local ranchers. The Mesquiteers assist the Argentinian gauchos in their fight to reclaim their stolen cattle and restore peace to the Pampas.

Savage Pampas is characterized by its B-movie Western tropes, featuring action sequences, horseback riding stunts, and a simple narrative of good versus evil. It is notable for its attempt to transplant the familiar Western setting and narrative conventions to a South American backdrop, though critics at the time often noted the inaccuracies and stereotypical depictions of Argentinian culture. The film is considered a relatively minor entry in the long-running "Three Mesquiteers" series.