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Ten Wanted Men

Ten Wanted Men

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Ten Wanted Men

"The life and death of a reign of terror!"

1955

1h 20m

5.9(30 votes)

Western

Overview

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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Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

John Stewart

Jocelyn Brando

Jocelyn Brando

Corinne Michaels

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Wick Campbell

Alfonso Bedoya

Alfonso Bedoya

Hermando

Donna Martell

Donna Martell

Maria Segura

Skip Homeier

Skip Homeier

Howie Stewart

Clem Bevans

Clem Bevans

Tod Grinnel

Leo Gordon

Leo Gordon

Frank Scavo

Minor Watson

Minor Watson

Jason Carr

Lester Matthews

Lester Matthews

Adam Stewart

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Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone
Written by: Kenneth Gamet
Irving Ravetch
Produced by: Harry Joe Brown

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