The Halliday Brand(1957)
Their violence seared the West like a branding iron!
Sheriff Halliday doesn't approve of his children dating or marrying half-breeds and his blind hate threatens to alienate his whole family.
Movie: The Halliday Brand
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Daniel Halliday
Aleta Burris
Martha Halliday
Big Dan Halliday
Clay Halliday
Chad Burris
Jivaro Burris
Nante
Townsman
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Sheriff Halliday doesn't approve of his children dating or marrying half-breeds and his blind hate threatens to alienate his whole family.
Release Date
1957-01-01
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6.2
Rating:
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Their violence seared the West like a branding iron!
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