Maurice Jara

Acting

Maurice Jara

Born December 15, 1922 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died July 23, 1995 · aged 72

No biography available.

Known For

GiantGiant · 1956
Giant
7.61956
MovieDramaWestern
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
Flying LeathernecksFlying Leathernecks · 1951
Flying Leathernecks
5.81951
MovieWarAction
Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.
Undercover GirlUndercover Girl · 1950
Undercover Girl
5.51950
MovieCrimeDrama
After her father is murdered, a girl joins the police force in an effort to track down the killers.
Drum BeatDrum Beat · 1954
Drum Beat
6.11954
MovieWestern
President Grant orders Indian fighter MacKay to negotiate with the Modocs of northern California and southern Oregon. On the way he must escort Nancy Meek to the home of her aunt and uncle. After Modoc renegade Captain Jack engages in ambush and other atrocities, MacKay must fight him one-on-one with guns, knives and fists.
Second ChanceSecond Chance · 1953
Second Chance
6.01953
MovieThrillerDrama
A prize-fighting boxer with a lethal right punch falls for a gangster's moll on the run in Mexico.
They Came to CorduraThey Came to Cordura · 1959
They Came to Cordura
6.51959
MovieWestern
An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommended soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.
Apache DrumsApache Drums · 1951
Apache Drums
6.31951
MovieWestern
A gambler is thrown out of a western town, but returns when the town is suddenly threatened by a band of marauding Apaches.
The First TexanThe First Texan · 1956
The First Texan
6.71956
MovieHistoryWestern
After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.

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