Wild Horses (2015)
Director
Robert Duvall
Main cast
Robert Duvall; James Franco; Josh Hartnett; Adriana Barraza; Jim Parrack
Genres
Crime, Drama
Description
Texas Ranger Samantha Payne reopens a 15-year-old missing person case, and uncovers evidence that suggests that the boy was likely murdered on a ranch belonging to wealthy family man, Scott Briggs. When Scottâs estranged son unexpectedly returns home during the investigation, Samantha becomes even more convinced that the Briggs family was involved, and will stop at nothing to discover the truth about the boyâs death - even putting her own life in jeopardy.
Robert Duvall
Main cast
Robert Duvall; James Franco; Josh Hartnett; Adriana Barraza; Jim Parrack
Genres
Crime, Drama
Description
Texas Ranger Samantha Payne reopens a 15-year-old missing person case, and uncovers evidence that suggests that the boy was likely murdered on a ranch belonging to wealthy family man, Scott Briggs. When Scottâs estranged son unexpectedly returns home during the investigation, Samantha becomes even more convinced that the Briggs family was involved, and will stop at nothing to discover the truth about the boyâs death - even putting her own life in jeopardy.
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