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Terror in a Texas Town
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Terror in a Texas Town

1958-09-01 · 81 min · ★ 6.7

Western

Armed with a harpoon, a Swedish whaler is out for revenge after the death of his father. A greedy oil man trying to buy up the Swede's land might be the guilty party.

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Directors
Joseph H. Lewis
Production companies
Seltzer Films, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sterling HaydenSterling HaydenGeorge Hansen
Sebastian CabotSebastian CabotEd McNeil
Carol KellyCarol KellyMolly
Eugene MazzolaEugene MazzolaPepe Mirada
Nedrick YoungNedrick YoungJohnny Crale
Victor MillanVictor MillanJose Mirada
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonDeacon Matt Holmes
Marilee EarleMarilee EarleMona Stacey
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerThe Minister (uncredited)
Ted StanhopeTed StanhopeSven Hansen (uncredited)
Steve MitchellSteve MitchellKeeno (uncredited)
Fred Kohler Jr.Fred Kohler Jr.Weed (uncredited)
Gil LambGil LambBarnaby (uncredited)
Tyler McVeyTyler McVeySheriff Stoner (uncredited)
Hank PattersonHank PattersonBrady (uncredited)
Ann VarelaRosa Mirada (uncredited)
Sheb WooleySheb WooleyBaxter (uncredited)
John BreenTownsman (uncredited)
Charles FogelTownsman (uncredited)
Herman HackHerman HackTownsman (uncredited)

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