A Breed Apart

A Breed Apart

One man protects a secret. The other tries to steal it. And only one woman can stop them from destroying each other. Together they are... a breed apart.

R 1984 · 101 min · ★ 5.9 · Action, Romance

A conservationist and a widow meet a mountain climber hired to steal bald-eagle eggs.

Directed by Philippe Mora · Written by Paul Wheeler

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