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The Firebrand
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The Firebrand

1962-08-07 · 61 min · ★ 6.5

Western

A Mexican outlaw begins a one-man war against corrupt California Rangers who are harassing Hispanic locals during the California Gold Rush.

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Directors
Maury Dexter
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kent TaylorKent TaylorMaj. Tim Bancroft
Valentin de VargasValentin de VargasJoaquin Murieta
Lisa MontellLisa MontellClarita Vasconcelos
Joe RacitiJack Garcia
Chubby JohnsonChubby JohnsonTampico
Sid HaigSid HaigDiego
Barbara MansellCassie
Allen JaffeAllen JaffeTorres
Troy MeltonTroy MeltonWalker
Fred KroneDickens

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