The Fight for Freedom

The Fight for Freedom (1908) is a western film directed by D.W. Griffith rated 8.0/10.

In a saloon in a Mexican border town, a group of cowboys, including a Mexican named Pedro, play poker. One man is discovered cheating, and is shot dead by Pedro, who is wounded as he attempts to escape. Pedro is followed home by the local sheriff, who proves the next victim of Pedro's quick temper and pistol. Pedro's wife, Juanita, is thrown into jail, but he manages to break her out. They head for the border, unaware that a posse is waiting for them.

Cast

Florence Auer

Juanita

John G. Adolfi

Kate Bruce

Edward Dillon

Member of the Posse

George Gebhardt

Man in Bar / Guard

Arthur V. Johnson

Wallace McCutcheon Jr.

Anthony O'Sullivan

Bartender

Robert G. Vignola