The Painted Hills
"PACKED WITH THRILLS!"
Originally released in 1951. The Painted Hills is a action/adventure film. directed by Harold F. Kress. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gary Gray, Paul Kelly, and Bruce Cowling
Synopsis
After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Jonathan's new partner isn't interested in sharing the gold, and lures Jonathan to his death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Budget
$667K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.1M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Gray
as Tommy Blake
Paul Kelly
as Jonathan Harvey
Bruce Cowling
as Lin Taylor
Art Smith
as Pilot Pete
Ann Doran
as Martha Blake
Chief Yowlachie
as Bald Eagle
Andrea Virginia Lester
as Mita
Brown Jug Reynolds
as Red Wing
Mitchell Lewis
as Mark Miller (uncredited)
Charles Watts
as Steve (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $667,000
- Revenue
- $1,085,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Painted Hills about?
After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep with Tommy to chee...
Who directed The Painted Hills?
The Painted Hills was directed by Harold F. Kress.
How long is The Painted Hills?
The Painted Hills has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Painted Hills released?
The Painted Hills was released on May 4, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Painted Hills?
The main cast of The Painted Hills includes Gary Gray, Paul Kelly, Bruce Cowling, Art Smith, Ann Doran.