The Restless Breed

The Restless Breed

Flaming out of the Blazing Heart of Texas!

NR 1957 · 86 min · ★ 5.5 · Western

Texas-border gunrunners kill a federal agent, whose son comes looking for revenge.

Directed by Allan Dwan · Written by Steve Fisher

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