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The Rare Breed (1966)

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Average Rating: 5.1/10
Reviews Counted: 6
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1966 Wide

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Andrew V. McLaglen directs the Western drama The Rare Breed, based on the real-life introduction of English Hereford cattle to the American West in the 1880s. Maureen O'Hara plays Martha Price, an widowed Englishwoman who convinces rancher Alexander Bowen (Brian Keith) to use her new cattle breed. James Stewart stars as ranch hand Sam Burnett, a rambler who agrees to take the rare bull to Texas in order to breed it with the longhorns. He also accepts a bribe along the way from the lawless Taylor

Unrated, 1 hr. 37 min.

Western, Classics

Directed By: Andrew V. McLaglen

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1966 Wide

On DVD: May 6, 2003

Cast

James Stewart
Sam Burnett
Maureen O'Hara
Martha Evans
Brian Keith
Alexander Bowen
Juliet Mills
Hilary Price
Jack Elam
Deke Simons
Don Galloway
Jamie Bowen
David Brian
Charles Ellsworth
Ben Johnson
Jeff Harter
Harry Carey Jr.
Ed Mabry
Perry Lopez
Juan
Larry Domasin
Alberto
Alan Caillou
Taylor
Tex Armstrong
Barker
Larry J. Blake
Auctioneer
Buff Brady
Stunt player
Bob Gravage
Cattle Buyer
Leroy Johnson
Stunt player
Charles Lampkin
Porter
Ted Mapes
Liveiryman
Gregg Palmer
Rodenbush
Barbara Werle
Gert
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt player
James O'Hara
Sagamon
John Harris
Stunt player
Silvia Marino

Critic Reviews for The Rare Breed

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Unconvincing studio sets and uninspired direction don't help in lifting this above other bloated, awkward studio productions of the period.

July 7, 2008 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

Banal and lifeless.

November 12, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Colorful but soft-edged Stewart western about cattle breedin'.

December 27, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

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Average western with Brian Keith giving a ridiculously over the top performance in what must be the worst red wig ever seen in a movie. Otherwise the stars turn in their usual professional jobs but there is nothing out of the ordinary here.

July 18, 2010