The Young Land (1959)

Name: The Young Land
Genre: Western
Released: 1959
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig, Dennis Hopper, Dan O'Herlihy, Roberto De La Madrid

1h 29m United States of America

Western

Plot

After the Mexican-American War, a gunslinger named Jim Dancer finds himself embroiled in controversy when he kills a Mexican man in California. Arrested and put on trial for murder, Dancer's fate becomes a focal point for the local Hispanic community, who anxiously await a demonstration of American justice. As tensions rise, the trial reveals deep-seated prejudices and the struggle for equality in a rapidly changing society. Through compelling courtroom drama, the film explores themes of honor, justice, and the complexities of post-war America.

Cast

Patrick Wayne Yvonne Craig Dennis Hopper Dan O'Herlihy Roberto De La Madrid Cliff Ketchum Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez Ken Curtis Cliff Lyons Carlos Romero Eddie Juaregui Tom Tiner Miguel Camacho John Quijada Ed Sweeny