The Farmer

The Farmer

He doesn't get mad. He gets even.

R 1977 · 97 min · ★ 5.1 · Action, Crime

Decorated soldier Kyle Martin returns home after WW2 to discover his family farm is in foreclosure. With only a silver star to his name, Kyle is in dire straits until gambler Johnny O' offers to give him money in exchange for killing a gangster.

Directed by David Berlatsky · Written by George Fargo

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