China 9, Liberty 37

China 9, Liberty 37

The deadliest crossroad.

1978 · 105 min · ★ 5.4 · Action, Western

Gunslinger Clayton Drumm is about to be hanged when he is given a chance to live if he agrees to murder Matthew, a miner who has steadfastly refused to sell his land to the railroad company. Matthew’s refusal is a major obstacle to the railroad’s plans for expansion.

Directed by Monte Hellman · Written by Douglas Venturelli

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