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Manolito spots a man being chased by a band of Apaches. He joins the man to help him but is told his help is unneeded. As the battle continues Manolito notices the man has disappeared and suddenly the gunfire is gone as he finds all the Apaches dead. Later, the man arrives at the High Chaparral looking for Big John while ordering Buck to tend to his horse. He is a gunfighter Tulsa Red Big John saved as a witness at his trial who now wants $5000 which Big John refuses. To force his hand, Tulsa threatens to kill Buck the next time he steps into Tucson unless he is paid. Buck leaves with the hands to work on the ranch but Big John with Manolito goes to Tucson where he borrows the money to "loan" to Tulsa Red. When Buck hears what Big John did, he goes alone to retrieve the money from Tulsa. He tells Tulsa he can find him in the saloon the next day at Tucson. Buck returns the money to Big John who has the men stay out of the argument. Tulsa arrives to confront Buck at the saloon, however,...

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    • Author: Uleran
    Not a fan of the show except for this episode because it stars the elusive much wasted talent of the great Richard Bradford as 'Tulsa Red' last seen in the now cult British ITC series 'Man in a suitcase ' brilliant realistic cool actor doing what he did best playing a hard case tough nut. He seemed to disappear after 'man in a suitcase ' then reappear in this. And cropped up from time to time in small cameos in film and TV. what a shame great actor. He definitely missed his way should have been a top star. interesting interview with him from 2005 recalling the making of 'man in a suitcase '. Explaining his disdain for Hollywood very interesting straight talking man. well worth a watch. David Roberts.
  • Episode cast overview:
    Leif Erickson Leif Erickson - Big John Cannon
    Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell - Buck Cannon
    Henry Darrow Henry Darrow - Manolito Montoya
    Linda Cristal Linda Cristal - Victoria Cannon
    Richard Bradford Richard Bradford - Tulsa Red
    Roberto Contreras Roberto Contreras - Pedro
    Don Collier Don Collier - Sam Butler
    Carle Bensen Carle Bensen - Banker
    Wes Bishop Wes Bishop - Carter
    Garry Walberg Garry Walberg - Bartender
    Sam Javis Sam Javis - Young Man
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