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WESTERN . 1956 . 1h 22m . 6.4/10

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"Behind his badge was the heart of an outlaw killer!"

A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.

Starring Howard Duff, Lita Baron, Bill Williams
6.4/10
Rating
1h 22m
Runtime
1956
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Behind his badge was the heart of an outlaw killer!

A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.

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Cast
Howard Duff stars as Deputy Marshal Frank Smeed in The Broken Star.
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Year context
The Broken Star was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
The Broken Star is a Western, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 22m.

CAST (10)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (6 votes)

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What is The Broken Star about?
A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
How long is The Broken Star?
The Broken Star has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in The Broken Star?
The cast of The Broken Star includes Howard Duff, Lita Baron, Bill Williams, Douglas Fowley, Henry Calvin.
What is the rating of The Broken Star?
The Broken Star has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Western Romance
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