The Rare Breed (1966)
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- Approved
- 1h 37min
- Western
- 25 Feb 1966 (Italy)
- Movie
An English woman and her daughter enlist the aid of a cowboy to try and get their hardy hornless bull to mate with the longhorns of Texas, but have to overcome greedy criminals and the natural elements.
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Cast verified as complete
| James Stewart | ... |
Burnett
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| Maureen O'Hara | ... |
Martha Evans
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| Brian Keith | ... |
Bowen
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| Juliet Mills | ... |
Hilary
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| Don Galloway | ... |
Jamie
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| David Brian | ... |
Ellsworth
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| Jack Elam | ... |
Simons
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| Ben Johnson | ... |
Harter
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| Harry Carey Jr. | ... |
Mabry
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| Perry Lopez | ... |
Juan
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Larry Domasin | ... |
Alberto
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Silvia Marino | ... |
Conchita
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| Alan Caillou | ... |
Taylor
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| Gregg Palmer | ... |
Rodenbush
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| Barbara Werle | ... |
Gert
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Joe Ferrante | ... |
Estaban
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| James O'Hara | ... |
Sagamon
(as Jimmy O'Hara)
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Don Ames | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Gordon Armitage | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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R.L. Armstrong | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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John Barton | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Larry J. Blake | ... |
Auctioneer (uncredited)
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| Eumenio Blanco | ... |
Townswoman (uncredited)
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Jimmie Booth | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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| John Bose | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Joe Brooks | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| Stephen Burnette | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Joan Connors | ... |
Cowgirl (uncredited)
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Joe Connors | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Dee Cooper | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Russell Custer | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Frank Ellis | ... |
Dodge Townsman (uncredited)
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Harry Fleer | ... |
Barler (uncredited)
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Bob Folkerson | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Joe Garcio | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Helen Gereghty | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Bob Gravage | ... |
Cattle Buyer (uncredited)
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| Herman Hack | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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| Frank Hagney | ... |
Cattle Buyer (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hayward | ... |
Wrangler (uncredited)
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Tex Holden | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Irene Kelly | ... |
Cowgirl (uncredited)
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| Charles Lampkin | ... |
Porter (uncredited)
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Jack Lilley | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Ted Mapes | ... |
Liveryman (uncredited)
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| Alan Marston | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Billy McCoy | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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John McKee | ... |
Cattle Buyer (uncredited)
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| Tina Menard | ... |
Townswoman (uncredited)
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| James Nusser | ... |
Kelly (uncredited)
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John Quijada | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Mike Ragan | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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Arnold Roberts | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Frank J. Scannell | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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Vindicator | ... |
Bull (uncredited)
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John Zimeas | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Andrew V. McLaglen | ||
Written by
| Ric Hardman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| William Alland | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Williams | ... | (as Johnny Williams) |
Cinematography by
| William H. Clothier | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Russell F. Schoengarth | ||
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
| Alfred Ybarra | ||
Set Decoration by
| Oliver Emert | ||
| John McCarthy Jr. | ... | (as John McCarthy) |
Costume Design by
| Rosemary Odell | ||
Makeup Department
| Larry Germain | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
| Lynn F. Reynolds | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Norman Deming | ... | unit production manager |
| Edward Muhl | ... | in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Terry Morse Jr. | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Corson Jowett | ... | sound |
| Waldon O. Watson | ... | sound |
Visual Effects by
| Albert Whitlock | ... | matte supervisor |
Stunts
| Hal Needham | ... | action coordinator |
| Buff Brady | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Joe Canutt | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Fred Carson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Roydon Clark | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jack Coffer | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Patty Elder | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Epper | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Donna Hall | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John Harris | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hayward | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Herron | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Leroy Johnson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Fred Krone | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Sharon Lucas | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ted Mapes | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Buddy Van Horn | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Joseph Gershenson | ... | music supervisor |
| Robert Franklyn | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Frank Khoury | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Michael Audley | ... | dialogue coach |
| D.R.O. Hatswell | ... | technical advisor |
| Al Sherman | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1966) (United States) (theatrical) (as A Universal Picture)
- Empire Universal Films (1966) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1966) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1966) (France) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1966) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1966) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Films of Norway Akfieselskap (1966) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Universal Film A/S (1966) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (1966) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Universal Filmverleih (1966) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1966) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1966) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Mexico (1966) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Puerto Rico (1966) (Puerto Rico) (theatrical)
- Jaime Puig Arosemena (1966) (Colombia) (theatrical)
- Luis Martinez Producciones Cinematograficas (1966) (Venezuela) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Chile (1966) (Chile) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures do Brazil (1966) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- La Universal (Cis Distribuidora de Peliculas) (1966) (Cuba) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Peru (1966) (Peru) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1966) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1966) (Paraguay) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1966) (Uruguay) (theatrical)
- Universal Films (1966) (Panama) (theatrical)
- Universal Films (1966) (Nicaragua) (theatrical)
- Universal Films (1966) (Costa Rica) (theatrical)
- Universal Films (1966) (Ecuador) (theatrical)
- Universal Films (1966) (El Salvador) (theatrical)
- MCA Home Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2003) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Western Collection)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2008) (United States) (DVD) (James Stewart: The Western Collection)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2012) (United States) (DVD) (4-Movie Marathon: James Stewart)
- Explosive-Media (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Explosive-Media (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2017) (Germany) (DVD) (release through)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2019) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F.L.-C.I.O.)
- Pacific Title (title by)
- Panavision (filmed in)
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
1884. Cultured Martha Evans, just widowed en route, and her young adult daughter Hilary, have just arrived at the Stockmen's Exhibition in St. Louis. Their purpose is to introduce Hereford cattle into the US, they having brought a number of head from their native England for sale. One in particular, a bull named Vindicator, who Hilary raised herself, is to be sold for the express purpose of breeding with American cattle, such as the Longhorn, something so far untested. Many of the potential buyers and onlookers at the exhibition have no interest in the unusual - to them - cattle, while some have interest having nothing to do with the cattle themselves. Regardless, meat packer Charles Ellsworth purchases Vindicator on behalf on his business partner, grizzled Scotsman Alexander Bowen, a Texas rancher. Ellsworth hires cowboy Sam "Bulldog" Burnett to transport Vindicator to Texas to Bowen's "fort". Due to trusting no one to do what they say, Martha and Hilary, instead of traveling immediately back to England as was their plan, instead decide to accompany Sam to Texas to ensure that Vindicator is used for the reason they sold him. They have every right to be concerned as everyone involved has his own individual agenda. If Sam, Martha, Hilary and Vindicator are able to make it to Bowen's, their individual perspectives may change with changing circumstances. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | Young lovers ... restless, bold, ready to meet the brawling dangers of the raw West ... Head On ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The accident involving the wagon carrying Martha (Maureen O'Hara) and Hilary (Juliet Mills) ahead of the stampede was real. The women were supposed to be thrown clear, but instead, the wagon rolled over them. Fortunately, there was a camera pit underneath the wagon allowing the stuntwomen, Stephanie Epper and Patty Elder, enough space to be kept from being crushed. They survived with slight injuries and shock. Director Andrew V. McLaglen kept the scene in the film. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening scene set in St. Louis, Missouri, there are images of the state flag of California, where the film was made, flying in the background. There are also very large hills seen in the background while the area around the real St. Louis is relatively flat. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Naked Childhood (1968). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ellsworth:
I can tell by your speech that you're from England. May I ask what brought you to our fair shore? Hilary: A ship. See more » |