The Rare Breed is a 1966 American western film starring James Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, Brian Keith, Juliet Mills and Ben Johnson and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. Loosely based on the life of rancher William Burgess, the film follows Martha Price’s (O’Hara) quest to fulfill her deceased husband’s dream of introducing Hereford cattle to the American West. The film was one of the early major productions to be scored by John Williams, who was billed as “Johnny Williams” in the opening credits.
Cast
- James Stewart as Sam Burnett
- Maureen O’Hara as Martha Evans
- Brian Keith as Alexander Bowen
- Juliet Mills as Hilary Price
- Don Galloway as Jamie Bowen
- David Brian as Charles Ellsworth
- Jack Elam as Deke Simons
- Ben Johnson as Jeff Harter
- Harry Carey Jr. as Ed Mabry
