The Sheriff Won't Shoot

The Sheriff Won't Shoot

1965 · 86 min · ★ 10.0 · Western

A sheriff is reluctant to take on a murderous gang because his brother is the gang's head.

Directed by José Luis Monter · Written by Vincenzo Cascino

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