The Rare Breed

The Rare Breed

97 mins | Western | Feb. 2, 1966

When her husband dies en route to America, Martha Price and her daughter Hilary are left to carry out his dream: the introduction of Hereford cattle into the American West. They enlist Sam "Bulldog" Burnett in their efforts to transport their lone bull, a Hereford named Vindicator, to a breeder in Texas, but the trail is fraught with danger and even Burnett doubts the survival potential of this "rare breed" of cattle.

The Rare Breed

97 mins | Western | Feb. 2, 1966

The Rare Breed
When her husband dies en route to America, Martha Price and her daughter Hilary are left to carry out his dream: the introduction of Hereford cattle into the American West. They enlist Sam "Bulldog" Burnett in their efforts to transport their lone bull, a Hereford named Vindicator, to a breeder in Texas, but the trail is fraught with danger and even Burnett doubts the survival potential of this "rare breed" of cattle.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers Universal Pictures
Original title The Rare Breed
Directors Terry Morse Jr., Andrew V. McLaglen
Writers Ric Hardman

Cast

James Stewart

as Sam Burnett

Maureen O'Hara

as Martha Price

Brian Keith

as Alexander Bowen

Juliet Mills

as Hilary Price

Don Galloway

as Jamie Bowen

David Brian

as Charles Ellsworth

Jack Elam

as Deke Simons

Ben Johnson

as Jeff Harter

Harry Carey, Jr.

as Ed Mabry

Perry Lopez

as Juan

Larry Domasin

as Alberto

Alan Caillou

as Taylor

Silvia Marino

as Conchita

Gregg Palmer

as Rodenbush

Barbara Werle

as Gert

Joe Ferrante

as Estaban

James O'Hara

as Sagamon (as Jimmy O'Hara)

Chuck Hayward

as Wrangler (uncredited)