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The Wonderful Country (1959)

Having fled to Mexico from the U.S. many years ago for killing his father's murderer, Martin Brady travels to Texas to broker an arms deal for his Mexican boss, strongman Governor Cipriano Castro. Brady breaks a leg and while recuperating in Texas the gun shipment is stolen. Complicating matters further the wife of local army major Colton has designs on him, and the local Texas Ranger captain makes him a generous offer to come back to the states and join his outfit. After killing a man in self-defense, Brady slips back over the border and confronts Castro who is not only unhappy that Brady has lost his gun shipment but is about to join forces with Colton to battle the local raiding Apache Indians.

  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Robert MitchumRobert MitchumMartin Brady
  • Photo of Julie LondonJulie LondonHelen Colton
  • Photo of Gary MerrillGary MerrillMajor Colton
  • Photo of Albert DekkerAlbert DekkerCap. Rucker (Texas Ranger)
  • Photo of Pedro ArmendárizPedro ArmendárizCipriano Castro
  • Photo of Jack OakieJack OakieTravis Hyle
  • Photo of Charles McGrawCharles McGrawDr. Stovall
  • Photo of Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoSantiago Santos
  • Photo of Mike KellinMike KellinPancho Gill
  • Photo of Víctor Manuel MendozaVíctor Manuel MendozaGeneral Marcos Castro

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