West of the Rio Grande

HERE COMES TRIGGER TROUBLE FOR KILLERS OF THE RIO

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Western

Two-fisted cowboys fight for law and order in their encounters with outlaws.

Released: Aug 5, 1944

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Johnny Mack Brown

U.S. Marshal Nevada McKenzie

Raymond Hatton

U.S. Marshal Sandy Hopkins

Dennis Moore

Denny Boyd

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