The Return of Wildfire(1948)
Horse vs. Man in Fight to Death
In this above-average western, a villainous land grabber attempts to force horse ranchers to sell their ranches so he can become king of the horse market. One stubborn rancher refuses to relent and his killed. His two surviving sisters then continue the fight. They are soon assisted by a passing drifter who ends up falling for one of them. In the end a gunfight between the good and bad guys ensues.
Movie: The Return of Wildfire
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Dobe Williams
Pat Marlowe
Judy Marlowe
Frank Keller
Marty Quinn
Pancho
Pop Marlowe
Dirk
Wildfire - the Horse
Ranch Hand (uncredited)
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In this above-average western, a villainous land grabber attempts to force horse ranchers to sell their ranches so he can become king of the horse market. One stubborn rancher refuses to relent and his killed. His two surviving sisters then continue the fight. They are soon assisted by a passing drifter who ends up falling for one of them. In the end a gunfight between the good and bad guys ensues.
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1948-08-13
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