Cast a Long Shadow (1959)

In the dusty heart of New Mexico, Matt Brown, a destitute brawler and poker player, finds his life tipped upside down when Chip Donahue, the loyal foreman of the Keenan ranch, saves him from a fight. Matt learns from Chip of the death of old man Jake Keenan, the ranch's owner, who was also Matt's unacknowledged father. Despite having treated Matt and his mother with shame and disregard, Keenan leaves his massive 87,000-acre ranch and immense fortune to Matt, his only blood. As Matt settles into his unexpected inheritance in the town of Lobos, he rekindles an old flame with the beautiful Janet Calvert, despite the disapproval of her brothers and the persistent advances of the conniving Sam Mullen. Amidst the tumult, Janet's mother bestows her blessing upon the couple, bringing a moment of joyous celebration. However, the jubilations soon fade when Chip uncovers troubling bank documents, revealing that the late Keenan was steeped in debt, with the ranch and lands pledged as collateral. Faced with the imminent seizure of the ranch by the bank, Matt, Chip, and the ranch tenants scramble to gather funds for repayment. Their only hope lies in a daunting cattle drive to Santa Fe, selling three thousand head of cattle within a week - a near-impossible mission complicated further by Sam Mullen's relentless attempts at sabotage. In this riveting tale of inheritance, love, and survival, Matt Brown must confront his past and fight for his future, navigating an arduous journey filled with obstacles, old rivals, and desperate gambles. Will he triumph, or will his newfound fortune cast a long shadow over his destiny?

Cast a Long Shadow is a western movie featuring Audie Murphy.

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