The Broken Land

The Broken Land

1962 · 60 min · ★ 6.0 · Western

A cowboy rides into a small town that is ruled with an iron fist by a corrupt sheriff. He becomes involved with a pretty young town girl and some residents who are trying to oust the sheriff, resulting in a robbery, a murder and his being pursued by a vengeful posse.

Directed by John A. Bushelman · Written by Edward J. Lakso

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