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The Raiders

A ruthless gang of claim-jumpers brutally murders a rancher's wife and steals his claim, sparking a vengeful quest for justice during the California gold rush.

During the California gold rush of 1849, a prospector named Jan Morell and his brother Frank plan to buy land in Napa Valley. After their cabin is robbed, Jan's wife is killed, and he vows revenge. He joins a group of farmers fighting against Thomas Ainsworth, a landowner who opposes California's entry into the Union to avoid government regulation.

Info about The Raiders

Studio(s): Universal International Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Nov 20, 1952

Production Country: United States

Genres:Western, Drama