Smoke Signal
"MILE AFTER TREACHEROUS MILE OF CHURNING RIVER FURY...their only escape!"
Originally released in 1955. Smoke Signal is a western film. directed by Jerry Hopper. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dana Andrews, Piper Laurie, and Rex Reason
Synopsis
Capt. Harper's cavalry patrol returns to the fort to find it besieged by Ute Indians. The apparent cause is the recapture of Army traitor Brett Halliday, who deserted to the Utes in a previous war; but Brett has a different story. With capture imminent, the only chance for the surviving men (and one woman) is to boat down a wild, uncharted river, where Harper and Halliday must pull together, like it or not.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
as Brett Halliday
Piper Laurie
as Laura Evans
Rex Reason
as Wayne Ford
William Talman
as Captain Harper
Milburn Stone
as Sergeant Miles
Douglas Spencer
as Garode
Gordon Jones
as Corporal Rogers
William Schallert
as Private Livingston
Robert J. Wilke
as Daly
William Phipps
as Private Porter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smoke Signal about?
Capt. Harper's cavalry patrol returns to the fort to find it besieged by Ute Indians. The apparent cause is the recapture of Army traitor Brett Halliday, who deserted to the Utes in a previous war;...
Who directed Smoke Signal?
Smoke Signal was directed by Jerry Hopper.
How long is Smoke Signal?
Smoke Signal has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Smoke Signal released?
Smoke Signal was released on March 1, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Smoke Signal?
The main cast of Smoke Signal includes Dana Andrews, Piper Laurie, Rex Reason, William Talman, Milburn Stone.