The Firebrand

Aug 7, 1962

1h 1m

★ 6.0

His rebel cry of GRINGO set off a torch of terror across the Godless wilderness of Old California!

Overview

A Mexican outlaw begins a one-man war against corrupt California Rangers who are harassing Hispanic locals during the California Gold Rush.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

Associated Producers (API)

The Firebrand Trailers

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Cast

Maj. Tim Bancroft

Kent Taylor

Joaquin Murieta

Valentin de Vargas

Clarita Vasconcelos

Lisa Montell

Jack Garcia

Joe Raciti

Tampico

Chubby Johnson

Diego

Sid Haig

Cassie

Barbara Mansell

Torres

Allen Jaffe

Walker

Troy Melton

Dickens

Fred Krone

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