
15 Jul 1991

Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.
"Let Them Pay!" - They have robbed me of everything...home...land...love! I will not rest until they have paid...IN BLOOD!
In the 1840's Mexico has ceded California to the United States, making life nearly impossible for the Mexican population due to the influx of land and gold-crazy Americans. Farmer Joaquin Murrieta revenges the death of his wife against the four Americans who killed her and is branded an outlaw. The reward for his capture is increased as he subsequently kills the men who brutally murder his brother. Joining with bandit Three Fingered Jack, Murrieta raises an army of disaffected Mexicans and goes on a rampage against the Americans, finally forcing his erstwhile friend, Bill Warren, to lead a posse against him.
Joaquin Murrieta
Señorita Juanita de la Cuesta
Bill Warren
Rosa F. 'Rosita' de Murrieta
Three Fingered Jack
Madre Murrieta
José Murrieta
Johnnie 'Jack' Warren
Sheriff Judd
Ramon de la Cuesta
Capt. Osborne
Judge Hank Perkins
Tomás
Pedro
Louise
Wilson
Tabbard
Pete
Julio Anton
Arriga
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Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.
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