The Rare Breed (1966) on Netflix
Widowed on the voyage from England, Martha and her daughter Hilary bring their Hereford bull, Vindicator, to the West. Sam Burnett is hired to drive the animal to a Texas rancher.
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Plot summary
In 1884, Martha and her daughter Hilary sail from England to America to carry out the plan of Martha's husband, who dies during the crossing: to bring Hereford cattle to the West. Their only stock is one bull, Vindicator. At auction, Charles Ellsworth buys the animal for his partner, the Texas rancher Alexander Bowen, and Martha chooses to accompany it so that it reaches its destination. Sam "Bulldog" Burnett, a wrangler, is hired to move the bull to Bowen's ranch, though he doubts the breed can survive the trail. Burnett brawls with Deke Simons over the terms of the journey, and Martha, watching the fight, comes to trust him. He takes responsibility for the two women on the rail journey to Dodge City and the wagon road beyond.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about The Rare Breed (1966)
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- The film was one of the early major productions scored by John Williams, who was billed as "Johnny Williams" in the opening credits.
