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Murieta

Murieta

19655.01h 47m

Overview

The fictionalized story of Joaquin Murrieta, a real life Mexican bandit who terrorized California with his gang of raiders and cutthroats during the first half of the 19th century. Some saw him as a murderous outlaw, others as the Mexican Robin Hood.

Directed by George Sherman
Written by James O'Hanlon
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Top Cast

Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Joaquín Murrieta

Diana Lorys

Diana Lorys

Kate

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Capt. Love

Roberto Camardiel

Roberto Camardiel

Jack Tres Dedos

Sara Lezana

Sara Lezana

Rosita Murrieta

Mike Brendel

Mike Brendel

Buck Winters

Frank Braña

Frank Braña

Pistolero 1

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Gonzalo de Esquiroz

Pistolero 2

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Fernando Villena

Pistolero 3

Juan Cazalilla

Juan Cazalilla

Borrachín

Themes & Keywords

joaquin murieta

About Murieta

Murieta is a drama, western film released in 1965 exploring themes of joaquin murieta. Directed by George Sherman, it stars Jeffrey Hunter, Diana Lorys, Arthur Kennedy. The fictionalized story of Joaquin Murrieta, a real life Mexican bandit who terrorized California with his gang of raiders and cutthroats during the first half of the 19th century. Some saw him as a murderous outlaw, others as the Mexican Robin Hood.

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