Hot Spur
Director: Lee Frost
Actors: James Arena, Virginia Gordon, Joseph Mascolo
PlotIn the rugged terrains of the American West, a violent and complex drama unfolds when a cattle rancher catches a man trespassing on his land. Driven by a deep sense of territorial right and personal justice, the rancher takes matters into his own hands, initiating a brutal interrogation. The encounter escalates when the rancher discovers that his wife may have a dangerous and intimate connection with the trespasser. Consumed by jealousy and suspicion, the rancher's actions set off a chain of events that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear.
As the tension between the characters deepens, the consequences of their actions begin to unveil a web of secrets and lies that span across the harsh landscape. The rancher, driven to the edge of reason by his findings, is forced to confront not only the trespasser and his own wife but also a group of invasive neighbors who have their own stakes in the unfolding drama. In a world where loyalty is scarce and betrayal comes easy, the characters find themselves caught in a moral ambiguity, making it difficult to discern the victim from the perpetrator. This confrontation with human nature and flawed justice highlights the complexity of the human condition, set against the unforgiving backdrop of the American frontier.
Writers: Bob Cresse, Lee Frost
Release Date: 11 Apr 1969
Runtime: 91 min
Rating: N/A
Country: United States
Language: English
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