The Rare Breed
“Young lovers ... restless, bold, ready to meet the brawling dangers of the raw West ... Head On !”
Synopsis
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.
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The Rare Breed (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-24
Top Cast
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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
Alan Caillou
Taylor
Gregg Palmer
Rodenbush
Barbara Werle
Gert
Joe Ferrante
Estaban
James O'Hara
Sagamon
Gordon Armitage
Townsman (uncredited)
R.L. Armstrong
Barker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ric Hardman
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Rare Breed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew V. McLaglen
Ric Hardman
John Williams
William H. Clothier
Russell F. Schoengarth
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
Ric Hardman
Writer
William Alland
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rare Breed
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What is The Rare Breed about?
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.
Who directed The Rare Breed?
The Rare Breed was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Who stars in The Rare Breed?
The principal cast of The Rare Breed includes James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Juliet Mills, Don Galloway.
When was The Rare Breed released and how long is it?
The Rare Breed was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rare Breed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rare Breed was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rare Breed?
The Rare Breed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).