The Broken Star(1956)
Behind his badge was the heart of an outlaw killer!
A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
Movie: The Broken Star
Top 8 Billed Cast
Thornton W. Wills
Conchita Alvarado
Deputy Marshal Bill Gentry
Thornton W. Wills
Thornton W. Wills
Marshal Wayne Forrester
Mrs. Trail
Pepe
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A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
Release Date
1956-04-01
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6.4
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Behind his badge was the heart of an outlaw killer!
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