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Stranger on Horseback
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Stranger on Horseback

1955-03-22 · 66 min · ★ 5.8

Western

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.

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Directors
Jacques Tourneur
Production companies
Robert Goldstein Productions, United Artists, Leonard Goldstein
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joel McCreaJoel McCreaJudge Richard 'Rick' Thorne
MiroslavaMiroslavaAmy Lee Bannerman
Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyTom Bannerman
John McIntireJohn McIntireJosiah Bannerman
John CarradineJohn CarradineCol. Buck Streeter
Nancy GatesNancy GatesCaroline Webb
Emile MeyerEmile MeyerSheriff Nat Bell
Robert CornthwaiteRobert CornthwaiteArnold Hammer
Jaclynne GreeneJaclynne GreenePaula Morrison
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinVince Webb
Emmett LynnEmmett LynnBarfly
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsSam Kettering
George KeymasGeorge KeymasBannerman's Henchman
Fred AldrichFred AldrichBlacksmith
Lane BradfordLane BradfordKettering Henchman
Doyle BrooksBannerman Cowhand
George DeNormandJesse Taylor
Dabbs GreerDabbs GreerHotel Clerk
Frank HagneyFrank HagneyBartender
Chick HannanBannerman Cowhand

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