Kansas Pacific
"Built by bullets, dynamite, and blood-stained spikes!"
Originally released in 1953. Kansas Pacific is a western/action film. directed by Ray Nazarro. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Eve Miller, and Barton MacLane
Synopsis
Just before the Civil War (but after the South has seceded), Southern saboteurs try to prevent railroad construction from crossing Kansas to the frontier; army captain Nelson is sent out to oppose them. As the tracks push westward, Nelson must contend with increasingly violent sabotage, while trying to romance the foreman's pretty daughter Barbara.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sterling Hayden
as Capt. John Nelson
Eve Miller
as Barbara Bruce
Barton MacLane
as Cal Bruce
Harry Shannon
as Smokestack the Train Engineer
Tom Fadden
as Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
Reed Hadley
as Bill Quantrill
Douglas Fowley
as Max Janus
Robert Keys
as Lt. Stanton (as Bob Keys)
Irving Bacon
as Casey
Myron Healey
as Morey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walter Wanger Productions
- Allied Artists Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas Pacific about?
Just before the Civil War (but after the South has seceded), Southern saboteurs try to prevent railroad construction from crossing Kansas to the frontier; army captain Nelson is sent out to oppose ...
Who directed Kansas Pacific?
Kansas Pacific was directed by Ray Nazarro.
How long is Kansas Pacific?
Kansas Pacific has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Kansas Pacific released?
Kansas Pacific was released on February 22, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kansas Pacific?
The main cast of Kansas Pacific includes Sterling Hayden, Eve Miller, Barton MacLane, Harry Shannon, Tom Fadden.