Castelar, "El Tío del Gabán" y "El Pelirrojo" son tres delincuentes de poca monta que se dedican al carterismo organizado en el Rastro de Madrid. Un día se reúnen por deseo de su antiguo socio Daniel "El Melancólico", que planea cometer un robo en una joyería. El intento resulta ser un estrepitoso fracaso. Pero Daniel no ceja en su empeño, y poco después les encomienda el robo del contenido de la caja fuerte de una mansión. Los problemas no tardan en volver a aparecer: La dueña Doña Andrea murió envenenada por Germana, su cuñada, y su esposo Don Felipe, el dueño, está siendo envenenado poco a poco, en las infusiones de tisana, del mismo modo que lo fue Andrea. Además, por si fuera poco, Daniel se enamora de Herminia, la ahijada del dueño...
The Conqueror (1956)
In ancient times, the Mongolian warlord Temujin must do battle against the rival tribe that killed his father. The battles pale in comparison with Temujin's home life, as he attempts to woo the heart of the red-haired Tartar prisoner Bortai whom he has captured in a raid. He must also deal with various intrigues within his palace. Eventually, Bortai falls to his manly charms, Temujin defeats his enemies within and without, and is crowned Genghis Khan.
After a card game Southerner Owen Pentecost finds himself the owner of a Denver hotel. Involved with two women - one who came with the hotel, and one newly arrived from the East to open a dress shop - he then has to make even more fundamental choices when, with the start of the Civil War, he becomes one of a small minority in a strongly Unionist town.
The First Texan (1956)
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After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.
Attack (1956)
During the closing days of WWII, a National Guard Infantry Company is assigned the task of setting up artillery observation posts in a strategic area. Lieutenant Costa knows that Cooney is in command only because of 'connections' he had made state-side. Costa has serious doubts concerning Cooneys' ability to lead the group. When Cooney sends Costa and his men out, and refuses to re-enforce them, Costa swears revenge.
Friendly Persuasion (1956)
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religous sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitide?
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