War Paint

War Paint

Outdoor adventure that thunders across the screen!

NR 1953 · 89 min · ★ 5.6 · Western, Adventure, War

An Indian and his beautiful sister attempt to destroy a cavalry patrol trying to deliver a peace treaty to their chief.

Directed by Lesley Selander · Written by Richard Alan Simmons

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