The Sundowners

The Sundowners

He was a target for every man's bullet ... and every woman's kiss !

NR 1950 · 83 min · ★ 5.2 · Action, Western

Brother is pitted against brother in this tale of fueding ranchers in the old west.

Directed by George Templeton · Written by Alan Le May

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