

The Rare Breed
Young lovers ... restless, bold, ready to meet the brawling dangers of the raw West ... Head On !
Overview
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.
- Production
- Universal Pictures
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Cast

James Stewart
Sam Burnett

Maureen O'Hara
Martha Price

Brian Keith
Alexander Bowen

Juliet Mills
Hilary Price

Don Galloway
Jamie Bowen

David Brian
Charles Ellsworth

Jack Elam
Deke Simons

Ben Johnson
Jeff Harter

Harry Carey, Jr.
Ed Mabry

Perry Lopez
Juan

Larry Domasin
Alberto

Gregg Palmer
Rodenbush

Barbara Werle
Gert

James O'Hara
Sagamon

Larry J. Blake
Auctioneer (uncredited)

Frank Ellis
Dodge Townsman (uncredited)

Herman Hack
Train Passenger (uncredited)

Frank Hagney
Cattle Buyer (uncredited)

Chuck Hayward
Wrangler (uncredited)

Charles Lampkin
Porter (uncredited)
Crew
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Writers
- Ric Hardman
- Producers
- William Alland
- Cinematography
- William H. Clothier
- Composer
- John Williams
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CinemaSerf
March 9, 2026
The lately widowed “Martha” (Maureen O’Hara) is travelling with her daughter “Hilary” (Juliet Mills) and cowhand “Sam” to St. Louis where they hope to introduced the hardy British Hereford breed of cow to the United States. Their prize possession is “Vindicator” whom they sell to the curmudgeonly old Scot “Bowen” (Brian Keith). On their way to his remote ranch, “Sam” and “Martha” start to bond a little, but upon arrival nobody reckons the bull has what it takes to survive the harshness of the wi…




