Powder River(1953)
Every blistering emotion that ever blasted into the west poured into Powder River
Ex-marshal Chino Bull has hung up his guns until his prospecting partner is shot dead. Chino then takes over as the law in town, forming a friendship with gun-man Mitch Hardin and making enemies of the Logan brothers. When Hardin' girl from the east arrives, he makes her pretty unwelcome - as does his new flame, saloon owner Frenchie.
Movie: Powder River
Top 8 Billed Cast
Chino Bullock
Frenchie Dumont
Mitch Hardin
Debbie Allen
Loney Logan
Harvey Logan
Prudy
Mayor Lowery
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Ex-marshal Chino Bull has hung up his guns until his prospecting partner is shot dead. Chino then takes over as the law in town, forming a friendship with gun-man Mitch Hardin and making enemies of the Logan brothers. When Hardin' girl from the east arrives, he makes her pretty unwelcome - as does his new flame, saloon owner Frenchie.
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1953-06-17
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Every blistering emotion that ever blasted into the west poured into Powder River
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