Ride a Crooked Mile(1938)
Father and son fighting on opposite sides...for a woman...for honor...for country!
The son of a cattle-rustling Cossack immigrant must choose between following the straight path and helping his father escape from prison.
Movie: Ride a Crooked Mile
Top 7 Billed Cast
Johnny Simpkins
Mike Balan
Trina
Oklahoma
Lt. Col. Stuart
Sgt. Flynn
Marie Simpkins
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The son of a cattle-rustling Cossack immigrant must choose between following the straight path and helping his father escape from prison.
Release Date
1938-12-09
Average
5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
Father and son fighting on opposite sides...for a woman...for honor...for country!
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