The Yellow Mountain is a classic western film released in 1954. It was directed by Jesse Hibbs and starred Lex Barker, Howard Duff, and John McIntire. The movie follows the story of two old friends, Pete Menlo and Andy Martin, who reunite in Nevada and begin working on their gold claims together.
As the story progresses, a crooked mine-owner named Bannon approaches Menlo and Martin with a plan to merge their interests and create a monopoly. However, the friends decide to refuse Bannon's offer and continue working on their claims independently.
Meanwhile, Pete falls in love with "Nevada" Wray, the daughter of mine-owner "Jackpot" Wray. However, Nevada only has eyes for Andy, which creates tension between the two friends.
Bannon and his men soon discover that "Jackpot" Wray may be the owner of all the gold in the respective veins because of the location of his claims. They try to get rid of Andy, who is determined to protect his friend's interests.
The climax of the movie sees Pete go bad and join forces with Bannon against Andy and "Jackpot" Wray. However, he eventually has a change of heart and returns to the fold before the final showdown between the two sides.
The Yellow Mountain is a thrilling and action-packed western with a great cast and a well-written storyline. It explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and greed, making it a classic example of the genre.