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The Sundowners
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The Sundowners

1950-02-02 · 83 min · ★ 5.2

Action · Western

Brother is pitted against brother in this tale of fueding ranchers in the old west.

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Directors
George Templeton
Production companies
Le May-Templeton Pictures, Eagle-Lion Films (US)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert PrestonRobert PrestonJames Cloud ('Kid Wichita')
Robert SterlingRobert SterlingTom Cloud
Chill WillsChill WillsSam Beers
Cathy DownsCathy DownsKathleen Boyce
John LitelJohn LitelJohn Gall
Jack ElamJack ElamEarl Boyce
Don HaggertyDon HaggertySheriff Elmer Gall
Stanley PriceStanley PriceSteve Fletcher
Clem FullerTurkey
Frank CordellFrank CordellJim Strake
Dave KashnerGill Bassen (The Whip)
John Drew BarrymoreJohn Drew BarrymoreThe Younger Brother - Jeff Cloud
Alan Le MayThe Parson (uncredited)

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