Robin Hood of El Dorado

Robin Hood of El Dorado

"Let Them Pay!" - They have robbed me of everything...home...land...love! I will not rest until they have paid...IN BLOOD!

NR 1936 · 85 min · ★ 5.2 · Action, History, Western, Romance

In the 1840's Mexico has ceded California to the United States, making life nearly impossible for the Mexican population due to the influx of land and gold-crazy Americans. Farmer Joaquin Murrieta revenges the death of his wife against the four Americans who killed her and is branded an outlaw. The reward for his capture is increased as he subsequently kills the men who brutally murder his brother. Joining with bandit Three Fingered Jack, Murrieta raises an army of disaffected Mexicans and goes on a rampage against the Americans, finally forcing his erstwhile friend, Bill Warren, to lead a posse against him.

Directed by William A. Wellman · Written by Joseph Calleia

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Warner Baxter Joaquin Murrieta
Ann Loring Señorita Juanita de la Cuesta
Bruce Cabot Bill Warren
Margo Rosa F. 'Rosita' de Murrieta
J. Carrol Naish Three Fingered Jack
Soledad Jiménez Madre Murrieta
Carlos De Valdez José Murrieta
Eric Linden Johnnie 'Jack' Warren
Edgar Kennedy Sheriff Judd
Charles Trowbridge Ramon de la Cuesta
Harvey Stephens Capt. Osborne
Ralph Remley Judge Hank Perkins

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