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The Big Sombrero (1949) | Slate

The Big Sombrero

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The Big Sombrero

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Rated 5.7 on TMDB

The Big Sombrero

OUTLAWS FEAR HIM...SENORITAS CHEER HIM...when Gene streaks into action!

Gene is hired to be foreman of the Big Sombrero ranch by Jim Garland, who is handling all the business affairs of the owner, Estrellita Estrada, who is more interested in going to America than taking care of her Mexican holdings. Gene, discovering Garland's plan to run all the Mexican rancheros off the ranch, turns against his boss and shortly finds himself in the middle of cattle stampedes and an avalanche started by Garland's men.

Released: 1949
Runtime: 1h 22m
Rated: NR
Genres: Western
Country: United States of America
Language: English

Direction and writing

Frank McDonaldDirector

Olive CooperScreenplay

Cast

Gene AutryGene Autry
ChampionGene's Horse
Elena VerdugoEstrellita Estrada

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Stephen DunneJimmy Garland

George J. LewisJuan Vazcaro

Vera MarsheAngie Burke

William EdmundsDon Luis Alvarado

Martín GarralagaFelipe Gonzales

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