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The Broken Star
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The Broken Star

1956-04-01 · 82 min · ★ 6.9

Western · Romance

A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.

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Directors
Lesley Selander
Production companies
Bel-Air Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Howard DuffHoward DuffDeputy Marshal Frank Smeed
Lita BaronLita BaronConchita Alvarado
Bill WilliamsBill WilliamsDeputy Marshal Bill Gentry
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyHiram Charleton
Henry CalvinHenry CalvinThornton W. Wills
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsMarshal Wayne Forrester
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsMrs. Trail
Vito ScottiVito ScottiPepe
Joe DominguezNachez
Joel AshleyMessendyke

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