Ride the High Country
"Showdown in the High Sierra!"
Originally released in 1962. Ride the High Country is a western film. directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Starring Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, and Mariette Hartley
Synopsis
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (240 votes)
Budget
$813K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $813,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ride the High Country about?
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
Who directed Ride the High Country?
Ride the High Country was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
How long is Ride the High Country?
Ride the High Country has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Ride the High Country released?
Ride the High Country was released on June 20, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ride the High Country?
The main cast of Ride the High Country includes Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley, Ron Starr, Edgar Buchanan.
Is Ride the High Country worth watching?
Ride the High Country has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 240 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.