The Young Land (1959)

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Although it revolves around a crucial issue in the history of California, this subpar drama misses its targets somehow. The time is 1848 in California when an American justice system has to try Californians who are either Mexican in culture and speech and heritage, or not. Hatfield Carnes (Dennis… More Although it revolves around a crucial issue in the history of California, this subpar drama misses its targets somehow. The time is 1848 in California when an American justice system has to try Californians who are either Mexican in culture and speech and heritage, or not. Hatfield Carnes (Dennis Hopper) is a sorry example of the "not" side of the equation, and he is on trial for murdering a Mexican. The Mexican-Americans who back California's U.S. government are anxious to see if American justice is racially and ethnically blind. In the meantime, there is a romance or two to divert attention as Hatfield's accusers get ready for the trial. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Ted Tetzlaff
Genres: Western, Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

In Theaters: May 1, 1959 Wide
On DVD: Mar 8, 2005

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Cast

Patrick Wayne
as Jim Ellison
Yvonne Craig
as Elena de la Madrid
Dennis Hopper
as Hatfield Carnes

Dan O'Herlihy
as Judge Isham
Cliff Ketchum
as Ben Stroud
Ken Curtis
as Lee Hearn

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