Stranger on Horseback
"A Killer's Paradise ... then one day a stranger rode in with a challenge ... a stranger the West would never forget !"
Originally released in 1955. Stranger on Horseback is a western film. directed by Jacques Tourneur. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joel McCrea, Miroslava, and Kevin McCarthy
Synopsis
A circuit judge in the old west attempts to bring a suspected killer to justice. The judge runs afoul of the killer's rich cattle baron father in the process.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joel McCrea
as Judge Richard 'Rick' Thorne
Miroslava
as Amy Lee Bannerman
Kevin McCarthy
as Tom Bannerman
John McIntire
as Josiah Bannerman
John Carradine
as Col. Buck Streeter
Nancy Gates
as Caroline Webb
Emile Meyer
as Sheriff Nat Bell
Robert Cornthwaite
as Arnold Hammer
Jaclynne Greene
as Paula Morrison (as Jacklyn Green)
Walter Baldwin
as Vince Webb
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robert Goldstein Productions
- United Artists
- Leonard Goldstein
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stranger on Horseback about?
A circuit judge in the old west attempts to bring a suspected killer to justice. The judge runs afoul of the killer's rich cattle baron father in the process.
Who directed Stranger on Horseback?
Stranger on Horseback was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
How long is Stranger on Horseback?
Stranger on Horseback has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Stranger on Horseback released?
Stranger on Horseback was released on March 22, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stranger on Horseback?
The main cast of Stranger on Horseback includes Joel McCrea, Miroslava, Kevin McCarthy, John McIntire, John Carradine.