

The Firebrand
1962-08-07 · 61 min · ★ 6.5
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
- Production companies
- Associated Producers (API)
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Kent TaylorMaj. Tim Bancroft
Valentin de VargasJoaquin Murieta
Lisa MontellClarita Vasconcelos
Chubby JohnsonTampico
Sid HaigDiego
Allen JaffeTorres
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