The Coyote

The Coyote

1955 · 74 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Western

California, 1848. An invading army has defeated the few opposing forces and the territory has become part of the United States. Don César de Echagüe, an old gentleman, begs his son César to return from Europe, confident that he will know how to confront the oppressor.

Directed by Joaquín Romero Marchent · Written by Jesús Franco

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