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''.

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wrote the teleplay as an adaptation of Gordon D. Shireff's novel ''Massacre Creek''. Paul Wendkos directed, Winston O'Keefe was the producer, and

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was the director of photography.

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, and

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starred.

Plot

During the American Civil War, the commander of a Northern prisoner of war camp orders the execution of a Confederate soldier. The brother of executed soldier then seeks revenge on the commander.

Cast

The following performers received screen credit for their performances: *

- Capt. Kuyper *

- Capt. Miles Shay *

- Capt. Hume *

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- Sgt. Duggan * Chuck Courtney - Bob Shay *

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* William Boyette

References

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