Sand
Originally released in 1949. Sand is a western film. directed by Louis King. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mark Stevens, Coleen Gray, and Rory Calhoun
Synopsis
Novelist Will James, a specialist in horse stories, wrote the yarn upon which 20th Century-Fox's Sand was based. Mark Stevens plays horse breeder Jeff Keane, who loses his prize stallion in a train accident. While the stallion roams wild and free, Keane enlists the aid of rancher Joan Hartley (Coleen Gray) in searching for the animal. Once the horse is located, it is clear that it has developed a mean streak, the result of various cruelties inflicted upon it by humans. Jeff and Joan combine their efforts to regain the horse's friendship. Veteran Native American actors Iron Eyes Cody and Jay Silverheels make significant supporting appearances. Sand was attractively filmed in Technicolor on location in Colorado.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand about?
Novelist Will James, a specialist in horse stories, wrote the yarn upon which 20th Century-Fox's Sand was based. Mark Stevens plays horse breeder Jeff Keane, who loses his prize stallion in a train...
Who directed Sand?
Sand was directed by Louis King.
How long is Sand?
Sand has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Sand released?
Sand was released on August 3, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sand?
The main cast of Sand includes Mark Stevens, Coleen Gray, Rory Calhoun, Charley Grapewin, Robert Patten.