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Frontiers of '49
“THE WEST'S GALLANT STAR STIRS THE OLD FRONTIER INTO FLAMING LIFE!”
9.0 / 10• 1939• 54m•NR• English
Western
Storyline
In California in 1848, Brunton through his stooge Sheriff is evicting the Mexicans from their ranches. Major John Freeman and his troops arrive to investigate. Keeping his troops hidden and appearing out of uniform, he takes up the fight against Brunton. He helps a rancher who has been evicted before his taxes were due only to find him murdered and this leads to the showdown between Brunton's men and the soldiers.
Cast & Crew
Bill Elliott
John Freeman
Lead
Luana Alcañiz
Dolores de Cervantes
Charles King
Howard Brunton
Hal Taliaferro
Kit
Slim Whitaker
Brad
OG
Octavio Giraud
Don Miguel Cervantes
Carlos Villarías
Padre
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joseph Levering's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Frontiers of '49 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
