The Law of 45's

The Law of 45's

Where blood flowed red!

NR 1935 · 57 min · ★ 5.3 · Western

Lawyer Rontel has made Geologist Sheffield his prisoner and by power of attorney is using his money to buy the ranches of those driven off by his hired men. But when he goes after Hayden, Tucson and Stoney arrive and things begin to change.

Directed by John P. McCarthy · Written by Robert Emmett Tansey

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