Colt Saunders (played by Charlton Heston) is a protagonist in Three Violent People.
Former Confederate cavalryman who returns to post-war Texas to find his Bar S ranch struggling under corrupt Yankee tax officials. Initially naive, he marries the gold-digging Lorna after she returns stolen money. He struggles with financial ruin, his black sheep brother Cinch, and the town's corrupt system. After ordering Lorna away and later reconciling with her upon learning of her pregnancy, he confronts the villains and ultimately restores his ranch and relationship. Innocencio Ortega (played by Gilbert Roland) appears in Three Violent People.
The loyal grand vaquero who managed the Bar S ranch and protected it with his five sons during Colt's war. He reports ongoing horse rustling by Yankees and helps foil Harrison's assassination plot against Colt. He temporarily leaves the ranch after a falling out over Colt's harsh treatment of Lorna, serving as a moral compass and steadfast ally.
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Characters
Colt Saunders
(played by Charlton Heston) — protagonist
Former Confederate cavalryman who returns to post-war Texas to find his Bar S ranch struggling under corrupt Yankee tax officials. Initially naive, he marries the gold-digging Lorna after she returns...
Innocencio Ortega
(played by Gilbert Roland) — supporting
The loyal grand vaquero who managed the Bar S ranch and protected it with his five sons during Colt's war. He reports ongoing horse rustling by Yankees and helps foil Harrison's assassination plot aga...
