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The Return of Wildfire

The Return of Wildfire

Horse vs. Man in Fight to Death

NR 1948 · 83 min · ★ 8.0 · Western

In this above-average western, a villainous land grabber attempts to force horse ranchers to sell their ranches so he can become king of the horse market. One stubborn rancher refuses to relent and his killed. His two surviving sisters then continue the fight. They are soon assisted by a passing drifter who ends up falling for one of them. In the end a gunfight between the good and bad guys ensues.

Directed by Ray Taylor · Written by Betty Burbridge

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