The Young Land
US (1959): Western
Although it revolves around a crucial issue in the history of California, this subpar drama misses its targets somehow. The time is 1848 in California when an American justice system has to try Californians who are either Mexican in culture and speech and heritage, or not. Hatfield Carnes (Dennis Hopper) is a sorry example of the "not" side of the equation, and he is on trial for murdering a Mexican. The Mexican-Americans who back California's U.S. government are anxious to see if American justice is racially and ethnically blind. In the meantime, there is a romance or two to divert attention as Hatfield's accusers get ready for the trial. Ted Tetzlaff directs for Columbia. Cast also features Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig, Dan O'Herlihy, Ken Curtis and Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales. (Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide)
1 nomination
· Music Best Song 1959: "Strange Are the Ways of Love" Dimitri Tiomkin - Music, Ned Washington - Lyric