The Big Bonanza
"PACKED With SUSPENSE and THRILLS of frontier adventure!"
Originally released in 1944. The Big Bonanza is a drama/western film. directed by George Archainbaud. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Arlen, Jane Frazee, and Robert Livingston
Synopsis
Having been falsely court marshaled for cowardice and sentenced to prison by the Army, Jed Kilton escapes and heads to Nevada Springs to see his kid brother. There he meets his old school friend Sam Ballou. But the two old friends soon find themselves on opposite sides and Sam has Jed arrested. Then when Jed's young brother sees one of Sam's men kill another man, the boy becomes Sam's intended victim.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Arlen
as Capt. Jed Kilton
Jane Frazee
as Chiquita McSweeney
Robert Livingston
as Sam Ballou
George 'Gabby' Hayes
as Hap Selby
Lynne Roberts
as Judy Parker
J.M. Kerrigan
as 'Judge' Jasper Kincaid
Bobby Driscoll
as Spud Kilton
Russell Simpson
as Adam Parker
Frank Reicher
as Dr. Ballou
Roy Barcroft
as Sheriff Dan Pendleton
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Bonanza about?
Having been falsely court marshaled for cowardice and sentenced to prison by the Army, Jed Kilton escapes and heads to Nevada Springs to see his kid brother. There he meets his old school friend Sa...
Who directed The Big Bonanza?
The Big Bonanza was directed by George Archainbaud.
How long is The Big Bonanza?
The Big Bonanza has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Big Bonanza released?
The Big Bonanza was released on December 30, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Bonanza?
The main cast of The Big Bonanza includes Richard Arlen, Jane Frazee, Robert Livingston, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Lynne Roberts.