Ten Wanted Men (1955)

Director
H. Bruce Humberstone

Main cast
Randolph Scott; Jocelyn Brando; Richard Boone; Dennis Weaver; Lee Van Cleef

Genres
Western

Description
When his ward seeks protection with rival cattleman John Stewart, embittered, jealous rancher Wick Campbell hires ten outlaws to help him seize power in the territory.


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