Sierra Passage

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Sierra Passage

"Ruthless manhunt...from the lawless plains to the wild Sierras!"

1950

1h 21m

7.5(2 votes)

Western

Overview

When young Johnny York witnesses the murder of his father, he joins a travelling variety troupe and trains up as a sharpshooter so he might one day get his revenge.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Wayne Morris

Johnny Yorke

Lola Albright

Ann Walker

Lloyd Corrigan

Thaddeus 'Thad' Kring

Alan Hale Jr.

Yance Carter

Roland Winters

Sam Cooper

Jim Bannon

Jud Yorke

Billy Gray

Young Johnny Yorke

Paul McGuire

Andy - Gunman

Richard Karlan

Bart

George Eldredge

Sheriff

Creative team

Directed by: Frank McDonald
Written by: Warren Douglas
Samuel Roeca
Produced by: Lindsley Parsons

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