Tumbleweed
"The story of Jim Harvey...the savage terror he faced...the desert woman he loved!"
Originally released in 1953. Tumbleweed is a western film. directed by Nathan Juran. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Audie Murphy, Lori Nelson, and Chill Wills
Synopsis
Jim Harvey is hired to guard a small wagon train as it makes its way west. The train is attacked by Indians and Harvey, hoping to persuade Aguila, the chief, to call off the attack due to Harvey's having saved his son's life, leaves the train to negotiate. He is captured and the rest of the train is wiped out except for two sisters. Escaping and showing up in town later, Harvey is nearly hanged as a deserter, but gets away. Eventually caught by the sheriff and his posse, they are attacked by Indians. This time the Indians are defeated and Aguila, captured and dying, reveals the identity of the white man who engineered the initial attack on the wagon train, just as the perpetrator rides up behind them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tumbleweed about?
Jim Harvey is hired to guard a small wagon train as it makes its way west. The train is attacked by Indians and Harvey, hoping to persuade Aguila, the chief, to call off the attack due to Harvey's ...
Who directed Tumbleweed?
Tumbleweed was directed by Nathan Juran.
How long is Tumbleweed?
Tumbleweed has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Tumbleweed released?
Tumbleweed was released on December 1, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tumbleweed?
The main cast of Tumbleweed includes Audie Murphy, Lori Nelson, Chill Wills, Roy Roberts, Russell Johnson.