The Badlanders
"A treasure to steal...a woman to win...a past to forget..."
Originally released in 1958. The Badlanders is a western/crime film. directed by Delmer Daves. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, and Katy Jurado
Synopsis
Two men are released from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma in 1898. One, The Dutchman, is out to get both gold and revenge from certain people in a small mining town who had him imprisoned unjustly. The other, McBain, is just trying to go straight, but that is easier said than done once The Dutchman involves him in his gold theft scheme. Based on the 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle by W. R. Burnett, the story is given an 1898 setting. It is the second film adaptation of the novel following 1950's noir classic The Asphalt Jungle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (44 votes)
Budget
$1.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alan Ladd
as Peter Van Hoek (The Dutchman)
Ernest Borgnine
as John McBain
Katy Jurado
as Anita
Claire Kelly
as Ada Winton
Kent Smith
as Cyril Lounsberry
Nehemiah Persoff
as Vincente (The Powder Monkey)
Robert Emhardt
as Sample
Anthony Caruso
as Comanche
Adam Williams
as Deputy Leslie
Ford Rainey
as Yuma Prison Warden
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,436,000
- Revenue
- $2,015,000
Production Companies
- Arcola Pictures
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Badlanders about?
Two men are released from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma in 1898. One, The Dutchman, is out to get both gold and revenge from certain people in a small mining town who had him imprisoned un...
Who directed The Badlanders?
The Badlanders was directed by Delmer Daves.
How long is The Badlanders?
The Badlanders has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Badlanders released?
The Badlanders was released on September 3, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Badlanders?
The main cast of The Badlanders includes Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado, Claire Kelly, Kent Smith.