Original subtitles

- Go get your drink!

- Hello, Lopez.

Where have you been hidin' all day?

- Hiding?

I've never worked so hard in all my life

as I do today on this roundup.

You know Jack?

We riders should ask the boss for more pay. Yes?

- More pay Lopez?

Well we should pay the boss

for letting us have all this fun.

- Fun?

I will be very glad when all this fun is over.

- Well will have them on the home raise by sundown

if you'll quit your stallin'.

- What?

Lopez is stall?

The best ranchero in this country is stall?

- You're what?

- I mean the best next to you, senor.

- That's better.

- Thank you very much.

- Thank you.

- By the way Jack, on these roundups,

you have a chance to meet all the riders

with the outfits?

You find the man you look for?

- No.

- Then your next move?

- Get this herd rounded up and call it one more job.

- Si amigo.

- Thanks boss and it was nice working for you.

- What do you mean it was nice?

You mean it is nice don't ya?

- No I'm drifting on boss.

Your roundup's over so I'm not leaving you short handed.

- Why you've only been with me a month.

- Is it the law, son?

- Oh no sir nothing like that.

It's a personal matter.

- Well, Gray in my book every man's his own master.

You do as you like, but you're a top hand.

If you ever wanna work for me again, you'll be welcome.

Good luck son.

- Thank you sir.

- Senor boss, Lopez, he drifting too.

Thank you very much.

In the many months we've traveled together,

I have never asked you why we quit the job so many times

and followed the trail of the wild horse.

- I'm looking for someone Lopez.

- Oh (speaking in Spanish)

I figured the same,

from the way you ask all the men you meet

if they ever ride the Buckhorn Trail.

What happened on the Buckhorn Trail amigo?

- While I was away contesting,

my brother sold our herd for cash to a man

who later shot him down and robbed him.

- And you don't know who the man is?

- No.

- How long ago was this?

- A year ago.

By the way, as long as we're asking all about these why's,

Just why did you leave your country?

- That was for my health

(Jack mutters)

Not the way you mean,

not with the law chasing after Lopez.

Oh, no.

- Oh, no.

- Hey, did you ever hear the name Valdesto?

- The governor of Sonoma?

Sure I have, he's a great man.

Now don't tell me that's you.

- No! That is my brother, señor.

- Now listen Lopez, I'm not dumb.

Valdesto is a highly educated man.

He's a great leader.

Tells a whole country full of people what to do.

And you can't even tell the time.

- You are right senor.

Valdesto is great.

Great because we his loved ones slave

and starve to give him the education to lead the country.

Then the renegade Americano come

and disturb the people

and Valdesto, he must hide.

But some day he will again be the governor, yes

and maybe (speakin in Spanish),

and then my dear friend, we shall go there

with your courage and smart head,

my brother, he will need a good man like you.

What you say huh?

- Lopez you're a grand guy

and I like you.

You shouldn't be herding horses.

- No.

- No, you should be writing fairy tales for children.

Good night.

- Well you wait senor Jack, some day I prove it to you.

- (Yawns) Please let me turn in.

(Speaks in foreign language)

(horses galloping)

- Dad I just checked with Travers and Pete

and learned we've lost 14 more head of horses today.

- That's bad.

I can't figure it out.

_That's just what Pete said.

- Jean, I'm getting worried about your brother,

he doesn't seem to be himself of late.

Ever since we started losing horses.

- Why dad, you don't think Pete

had anything to do with this?

- I'm getting afraid to think.

But we're still losing horses.

- Have a drink Pete.

- No more Travers I've had enough.

- This is the best herd we've turned in yet.

We should do alright for ourselves.

I gotta deal on that calls for 200 head of top stock.

- If I'd known your game when I first met you Travers,

I'd never gotten you on as foreman.

We've got to stop this.

- You been gettin' yours and likin' it.

What's the matter turnin' yella?

- No not yella, just a little ashamed.

You know when my folks left me to shift for myself,

Dad Hall adopted me, treated me like a son.

Well I don't like the way I'm paying him back.

- You're talkin' like a kid,

why not figure you're collecting back wages?

- You know what we're doing, steadily draining him

of the best horses in each herd.

Leaving him nothing but the poor calls

to deliver the government on his contract.

And I know a lot of horsemen that'd like that contract.

- So do I, have a nib.

- You better stop them Travers,

you know that's against the rules.

- Ah, don't worry.

Red's been with me for a long time

and he can ride anything.

- Dad, Red's gonna ride that bronco.

He's been drinking.

- Hold on men,

you know I don't allow bronc riding away from the corrals.

- I can ride anything you can tie a saddle on.

And when and where I like.

(thud)

- And I don't stand to have my horses abused.

You're fired.

- Why you spavined old hymn chanter.

If you were younger, I'd break every bone in your body.

- Pay him off son.

And Travers as long as your foreman for me,

they'll be no more drinking of pub

- Red, the hill later.

- Just a minute sister I want to talk you.

- I better help him out, he'll never catch her.

- Si!

(horses galloping)

- Thanks cowboy.

I would've had a mean bump back there.

- Well your friend's horse

wasn't moving up quite fast enough, so,

- Oh he's no friend mister.

A rider my father fired, snatched my bridal.

- Wise little--

- Oh forget it please

and thanks for the lift.

- My pal.

- You're new around here, aren't you?

- Brand new.

Did you say your father fired that fellow?

- Yes, why?

- Well I thought perhaps he might be in the market

for some fresh hands.

- That's the trouble, we've got too many fresh ones now.

- Well I didn't mean it that way.

- Oh but seriously I wanna thank you for helping me

and if you're really looking for work,

ride over the Hall ranch and talk to Dad.

I'll put in a good word for you.

- Hey thank you very much.

- That's the hand I was telling you about Dad.

- Maybe I'll talk to him after Traver's ride.

- Three more jumps and he's off.

- I think so.

(laughter)

- Are you laughin' at me Mex?

- Oh no, no my friend.

Not at you, with you.

You know I've been in the same position

so many times and it always looks so funny.

(laughs)

- Maybe you'd like to try and stay on that hurricane Dirk.

- That's not a bad idea.

Thanks for the invitation.

- Get him ready boys.

- 15 to one, he doesn't last five jumps.

- I take the bet senor.

- Well if I thought you had anymore money,

I'd give you a 20 to one he don't finish the ride.

At those odds I take $20 worth, senor.

- Watch his ride Dad.

- Go ahead Jack!

Show these fellas something!

That's five, that's your ride!

That's it stay on him.

- Now what's your opinion?

- For the time being I'll keep it to myself.

- And that's the main gate as you ride out.

- What is the next move senor?

Well after that ride Little Pez,

I think we'll be drifting on.

- It is hard to be drifting with no money.

- What?

The foreman, he bet me $600 to my 30

that you cannot ride the (speakin in Spanish)

and Lopez think he have thing to gamble.

- Did he cover your bet?

- Si.

And he have much more.

- Very interesting, a $70 dollar a month horse wrangler

running around with all that money.

I'm going to try to land us a job here.

And if I do, you'll get your money back.

- Thank you very much.

I hope.

- Your recommendations are excellent son.

But how is it you only stay a month or so on each job?

- I quit.

- Quit?

What's the matter are you hard to please?

- Oh no sir it's not that.

Well it's a personal matter.

I'm looking for someone.

- Oh I see.

Kind of like detective work eh?

- Well you can it that if you like Mr. Hall.

- It amounts the same thing.

- Say you might be able to help me son.

- I've been losing stock regularly,

my men and I have set traps a plenty.

But the horses keep on disappearing.

- Very interesting.

I'd like to give it a try.

- Good. You're hired.

You ride herd of course

but on the side you'll see what you can find out.

- What about?

- You go.

- Ah, thank you very much.

- Thank you.

I got something nice for you horses.

(speaking in Spanish)

Now that is your bunk and maybe that one there is mine

but you make sure and don't snore.

- I heard that the boss hired you two fellas

so I've got your liken'.

But you might as well know from the drop of the hat.

I don't like ya.

My advice is to haul your freight.

- And supposin' I don't.

- It won't be pleasant.

- I'll take my chances.

- You could sleep over there, Mex.

And I'll find room for you in the bunkhouse.

- Nevermind this suits me just fine.

Eh, Lopez?

- Si amigo.

- Now you two work up in here.

That canyon mouth is where we think our horses get away.

- I've got those two new birds perched up there

where they can't learn a thing.

Pete you grab that small herd

and drive 'em up to the ridge.

We'll meet you up there.

- Alright Travers.

- Good morning.

- Good morning.

- And how do you like working for the whole outfit?

- Well so far, so good.

- I didn't get a chance to see you last night

to say I'm glad you were hired.

- Well thanks.

- Excuse please, you know two is a crowd

and three is a bunch.

The bunch better walk.

(laughs)

I know you guys did a thousand questions for dad

but would you mind a few for me?

- Fire when ready captain.

- Your name, it went on the payroll as Wild Horse Jack.

- Well that's what they tacked on me

when I rode broncs in contests.

- Contesting?

That's more profitable than riding range herd.

Why'd you give it up?

- I'm afraid I'll have to hold that one back.

Now tell me did you ever hear any

of your boys mention the Buckhorn Trail?

- No, why do you ask?

- Well that's one more I'll have to hold back on.

- See here cowboy, I came up here to do the asking

and you're taking command.

Let's call a halt.

- Agreed.

- Oh, just one more question.

Why you up here?

- I'm guarding that far canyon

- Our horses can't get out of that.

They've been disappearing from the other end of our ranch.

- Oh yeah?

Well of course this is all my own idea.

I'll learn my way around here directly.

- Well I'm on my way to town.

Wish I could ask you along.

- Wish I could go.

- Bye!

- Goodbye!

Do you mind tellin' me where's he takin' those horses?

- And what business of that is yours?

- Well I'm being paid to watch 'em.

- Do you happen to know who I am?

- No.

- Pete Hall, the boss's son.

- Oh well I'm sorry if I cut your feelings

but that's my job you know?

- Well if it'll make you feel any better,

I'm moving them over to some better feedin'.

- That's a good idea.

- Now let me give you a tip, don't move in so fast,

you might be moved out.

(horse gallops)

I had to ditch the horses,

I ran into that new man Dad hired.

Started asking questions.

- Oh yeah?

Gotta get rid of him somehow.

(horses galloping)

- You wait here Roscoe.

- Alright.

- Hi Pete.

- Where you been Red?

I took a trip across the border,

get a little business.

I bought Roscoe back.

- Well bring him in.

- Hey come on in.

He's in the market for some horses.

- Hello Travers.

Long time no see.

Not since that time we drived down--

- Cut it, cut it.

Forget all that, let's talk of this layout.

That is if you wanna cut in.

- Say do you think I'm ridin' for exercise?

(laughs)

Sure I'm cuttin' in.

- How goes the job?

- Fine.

Just came here for some chow

and to make a report to your dad.

- Whose top rod of this outfit?

- Mr. Hall's the boss.

- And where might he be?

- He's right in that corral.

Did you ever see him before?

- Never.

Hard-boiled isn't he?

- Yeah he is.

- Clean the tubs Blondie.

- Hall? I'm in the market for horses.

- Well I'm afraid I can't help you out much.

See my best stock goes out on contract.

What did you want?

- Oh about 400 head.

- Nope not a chance might be able to let you have

about 50 head at $20.

- Good I'll take 'em.

- Where do I deliver?

- Oh I'll drive 'em cross country myself.

Paying by draft I suppose.

- No sir I pay front cash.

I always pay in cash for horses.

- Come into the house, we'll draw up a bill of sale.

- Alright.

- Well Jean will you and Jack come in

and witness this deal?

- Sure Dad.

- What is it?

- Somewhere I feel in the heart I see him before.

But in the head I can't remember.

You know Jack, I know that face

but I don't know where to put it.

- Keep thinkin'.

- You're goin' to far I won't stand for it.

I'm gettin' out.

- You try gettin' out.

- Now listen Travers if anything happens to Dad Hall.

- Nothing will happen it's a quick way

to clean up and get out legal like.

Get ahold of yourself.

- 1000.

- That's correct, Jean will you witness this bill of sale?

- Yes Dad.

I've prepared some refreshments gentlemen.

- Well that's nice I could use that.

Tastes like you might of made it yourself.

- [Jean] Well I did.

- [Dad Hall] Jean is a mighty good cook.

Her mother is one of the best.

- [Jean] Thank you Dad.

- [Roscoe] Well a good cook is hard to find these days.

Thank you I will have some of that.

Fill up my glass honey.

- [Jean] There you are.

- [Roscoe] Thank you.

- Hey Jack where are you going?

- Dad Hall has gone to town to bank that horse money.

I've got a hunch I better follow him.

Now Lopez you stay here and keep your eyes open.

- Si amigo.

- Red must be half way to the border

with the horses I bought.

When I get my dough back I'll grab the big herd

and follow him.

(gun fires)

(gun fires)

- There you are, you've got your cuts

and I've got my horses all fair and square.

- And you're sure Dad isn't hurt?

- Stop your whinin' you got your cut ain't ya?

- When are you pulling out?

- I ain't.

Not 'til I knock over the big heard.

I can unload them where I got rid of that last big bunch.

- You lay low 'til this thing blows over.

That'll give me a hance to get rid

of this Wild Horse fella.

- Yes but what make you so sure?

- Lopez it's the same trick that was pulled on my brother.

- [Jean] Good night doctor.

- How is your Dad Jean?

- Still unconscious.

Dr. Crane says he'll pull through though.

- You'd better go on home Jean.

I'll stay in town.

Lopez take Ms. Hall home.

And then try and pick up their trail.

- Si.

(saloon music)

- I just saw Wild Horse leave the doctor's office.

- Wait a minute.

Tell him he's wanted in here.

- And as long as I'm working for Mr. Hall,

here's some information I think you should have.

- Let's have it.

- When those men first came in,

I didn't like their looks.

So I had a chance to mark the money

that was later used in the purchase.

- How is it marked?

- An ink dash under the threes and fives

of the series number.

Now if that money shows up,

the men passing it,

are the ones you're looking for.

- [Sheriff] Want me?

- No Wild Horse.

Travers and Pete Hall wanna see you over in the Ace Saloon.

- Thanks.

- Getting rid of him is the main thing so keep your head.

- I'll quiet him.

- No, no not that.

The other way clears us all.

- Looking for me gents?

- That's right Wild Horse.

- Well?

- Not well for you Wild Horse.

First I'm firing ya right now.

- Didn't hire me Travers so you can't fire me.

- I can, to make it stick I'm payin' you off.

- Now I'm askin' you to stick around.

They'll be some questions the sheriff will want answered.

- Meaning?

- Meaning Pete here is demanding an arrest.

For the robbery and attempted murder of his Dad.

- Oh I see the play Travers,

you're figuring to pin that on me.

- Shouldn't I?

(woman screams)

- Hold it Jack!

I was look for you in town last night.

Why you run away?

- Lopez I've gotta work fast.

I've got the goods on one man

but it isn't the man I want.

Did you follow that herd?

- Sure thing but the two hombres did not go.

They are here.

- Lopez I think my trail is coming to an end.

- I hope so Jack.

Then we go to my country.

- Maybe later but right now I think we better split up.

There's no use in you getting your neck in this.

- Lopez has an important mission too.

Adios.

- So long Lopez.

(horses galloping)

- I got the goods on ya kid.

And you're comin' clean.

- Hold it!

Now reach.

- We've been lookin' for you, Wild Horse.

- And I caught him red handed running a herd

into the Ridge Corral.

(thud)

- No guns.

You just gave me an idea.

We'll pin the horse job on him too.

- Alright let's take him to the sheriff.

- After we get his pal Lopez.

Just take him up to the shack on the ridge

and plant those stolen horses.

Get me?

You ride into town for the sheriff.

We'll plant this bird in the Ridge place

while we hunt his pal.

Here do this.

(horse neighs)

Now Ray you get over to the ranch

and see if you can locate that Mex.

And we'll gather those horses you were herding

and plant them right here in this corral for evidence.

(horse neighs)

(whistling)

Alright.

Now we'll get that big herd.

- You're going to far Travers.

- Oh shut up, come on.

- Rusty?

Come here Rusty.

Come here!

Rusty come here boy.

Come here.

Come here boy, untie me.

That's the boy, that's it.

Get the knot rusty.

That's the boy.

- Alright boys, Roscoe I'm ready.

And we'll take that big herd now.

- Fine and I can unload 'em to the Burns gang in Sonoma

where we sold the Gray brothers' horses.

(horse galloping)

- It's Red and he's ridin' like he's seen a ghost.

- Have you found out yet?

- Found out what? Who?

- Jack Gray, the brother of the man you killed

on the Buck horn Trail.

- What are you drivin' at?

- The one they call Wild Horse is Jack Gray.

I just learned it from the Burns gang across the border.

We better get outta here fast.

- Hold your heads now,

we've got him right where we can handle him.

Let's do it.

Somebody's cut him loose.

- The law.

- He'll head for town.

Red tell the boys to get the big herd moving.

Duke you ride the point.

Roscoe, we'll head for town.

- Wait a minute Travers you've gone far enough.

- What do you mean?

- Nobody's gonna take that big herd.

You got me into this mess.

But I'm gettin' out now clean!

(gun fires)

- You bet you are.

- Get that big herd movin'

(horses galloping)

- Sheriff, I know the men you want

for the robbery of Dad Hall.

- Wait Jack I tell everything to the sheriff.

This is my brother, the governor of Sonoma,

who can identify these men.

- Your brother?

- Si senor.

When Lopez ride to me and tell me your story,

I remembered the deal very well.

Men named Roscoe and Travers,

they sell you and your brothers' herd

to the renegade in my country.

- And my brother he bring some

(speaks in foreign language) for some help.

- So Roscoe and Travers are my men huh?

Sheriff take all the men Valdesto has

and surround the ranch.

- Right!

Say you're shy a gun, here.

- Thanks.

- Come with me Valdesto, you too Lopez,

I'll deputize your men.

- Well he's askin' for it.

You take him from the back.

(ominous music)

- Turn around shootin' Travers.

(gun fires)

(gun fires)

- I'm afraid senor Hall,

you are going to lose a very good man.

He is going to Sonoma with my brother and me.

- Si Lopez.

- I understand you're going to Sonoma.

- That all depends.

- On what?

- On whether you like Sonoma.

- I'd love it.

- Lopez it's a deal.

- Thank you very much.

- Thank you.

(orchestral music)