Pony Express
"GALLOPING THRILLS! A mighty adventure when America's destiny rode in the saddle bags of the...PONY EXPRESS"
Originally released in 1953. Pony Express is a action/western film. directed by Jerry Hopper.
Starring Charlton Heston, Rhonda Fleming, and Jan Sterling
Synopsis
Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok join forces to establish a mail route that can get mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in ten days. Along the way they must battle bad weather, hostile Indians and outlaws intent on robbing the mail and shutting down the entire operation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlton Heston
as Captain William Frank 'Buffalo Bill' Cody
Rhonda Fleming
as Evelyn Hastings
Jan Sterling
as Denny Russell
Forrest Tucker
as James Butler aka Wild Bill Hickok
Porter Hall
as Jim Bridger
Henry Brandon
as Joe Cooper
Richard Shannon
as Red Barrett
Stuart Randall
as Pemberton
Lewis Martin
as Sgt. Russell
Pat Hogan
as Chief Yellow Hand (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nat Holt Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pony Express about?
Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok join forces to establish a mail route that can get mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in ten days. Along the way they must battle bad weath...
Who directed Pony Express?
Pony Express was directed by Jerry Hopper.
How long is Pony Express?
Pony Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Pony Express released?
Pony Express was released on June 15, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pony Express?
The main cast of Pony Express includes Charlton Heston, Rhonda Fleming, Jan Sterling, Forrest Tucker, Porter Hall.