My Son, the Hero

My Son, the Hero

1961 · 97 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Western

Northern Mexico, early 20th century. Reynaldo del Hierro is murdered while riding with his sons Reynaldo and Martín, whose mother instills in them the need for revenge.

Directed by Ismael Rodríguez · Written by Ricardo Garibay

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