The Rare Breed
“Young lovers ... restless, bold, ready to meet the brawling dangers of the raw West ... Head On !”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The Rare Breed
The Rare Breed is a 1966 English-language western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The cast is led by James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Rare Breed was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 2, 1966, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Writers
- Ric Hardman
- Release date
- February 2, 1966
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The Rare Breed cast & crew
The Rare Breed was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and written by Ric Hardman.
The cast features James Stewart as Sam Burnett, Maureen O'Hara as Martha Price, Brian Keith as Alexander Bowen, Juliet Mills as Hilary Price, Don Galloway as Jamie Bowen, and David Brian as Charles Ellsworth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by William H. Clothier, and it was produced by William Alland.
Is The Rare Breed worth watching?
The Rare Breed holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, The Rare Breed is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rare Breed
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Cast of The Rare Breed
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
The Rare Breed — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rare Breed in United States?
The Rare Breed is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Rare Breed in?
The Rare Breed is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rare Breed?
The Rare Breed runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Rare Breed rated?
The Rare Breed is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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