Kentucky Rifle

Kentucky Rifle

His Wits, Weapons and Women, Turned Defeat Into Victory!

NR 1956 · 84 min · ★ 5.8 · Western

A man escorts a wagon load of Kentucky rifles through Indian territory and must find a way to get through without losing the rifles to the Indians. Unfortunately the Indians know about it, and give the occupants an ultimatum: either the rifles or their lives.

Directed by Carl K. Hittleman · Written by Carl K. Hittleman

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