The Silver Bullet

The Silver Bullet

GLEAMING WITH ACTION! A cattleman's calling card before he starts shooting!

NR 1942 · 58 min · ★ 6.0 · Western

A cowboy heads for the town where his father was murdered to find out who was responsible.

Directed by Joseph H. Lewis · Written by Elizabeth Beecher

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