There is something almost propagandist about this western as it shows us a new nation coming to terms with the rule of law. We know right from the start that “Carnes” (Dennis Hopper) has gunned down a Mexican and that he has been duly arrested by the town’s sheriff (Patrick Wayne). Naturally, he fully expects to be freed by his friends or to be acquitted by his peers, but the newly arrived judge (Dan O’Herlihy) is…
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An American gunslinger kills a Mexican man in California immediately after the Mexican-American war. The killer is arrested and put on trial for murder with the Hispanic population waiting to learn of American justice.
Top Cast
Patrick Wayne
Sheriff Jim Ellison
Yvonne Craig
Elena de la Madrid
Dennis Hopper
Hatfield Carnes
Dan O'Herlihy
Judge Millard Isham
Roberto De La Madrid
Don Roberto de la Madrid
Cliff Ketchum
Ben Stroud
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Santiago
Ken Curtis
Lee Hearn
Cliff Lyons
Jury Foreman
Carlos Romero
Quinoga
Eddie Juaregui
Drifter (as Edward Juaregui)
Tom Tiner
Charlie Higgins, Court Clerk
Miguel Camacho
Miguel
John Quijada
Vaquero
Ed Sweeny
Sully / Kelly (as Edward Sweeny)
Clyde Howdy
Cowboy (uncredited)
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FAQ about The Young Land
What is The Young Land about?
An American gunslinger kills a Mexican man in California immediately after the Mexican-American war. The killer is arrested and put on trial for murder with the Hispanic population waiting to learn of American justice.
When was The Young Land released?
The Young Land was released in 1959.
What genres does The Young Land belong to?
The Young Land is categorised as Western.
Who stars in The Young Land?
The cast of The Young Land includes Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig, Dennis Hopper, Dan O'Herlihy, Roberto De La Madrid.