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 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
- Starring:
- Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Young Land
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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 89 mins
Complete Cast of The Young Land
- Patrick Wayne - Jim Ellison
- Dennis Hopper - Hatfield Carnes
- Cliff Ketchum - Ben Stroud
- Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez - Santiago
- Miguel Camacho - Miguel
- Edward Jaurequi - Drifter
- Yvonne Craig - Elena de la Madrid
- Dan O'Herlihy - Judge Isham
- Ken Curtis - Lee Hearn
- John Michael Quijada - Vaquero
- Carlos Romero - Quiroga
- Cliff Lyons - Jury Foreman
- Director(s):
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Writer(s):
- Norman Hall
- Producer(s):
- Patrick Ford
- Categories:
- Westerns
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