Ride a Crooked Mile

Ride a Crooked Mile

Father and son fighting on opposite sides...for a woman...for honor...for country!

1938 · 70 min · ★ 7.0 · Western

The son of a cattle-rustling Cossack immigrant must choose between following the straight path and helping his father escape from prison.

Directed by Alfred E. Green · Written by Ferdinand Reyher

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