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Blood on the Moon
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Blood on the Moon

1948-11-11 · 88 min · ★ 6.2

Western · Romance

Down-and-out cowhand Jim Garry is asked by his old friend Tate Riling to help mediate a cattle dispute. When Garry arrives, however, it soon becomes clear that Riling has not been entirely forthright. Garry uncovers Riling's plot to dupe local rancher John Lufton out of a fortune. When Lufton's firecracker of a daughter, Amy, gets involved, Garry must choose between his old loyalties and what he knows to be right.

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Directors
Robert Wise
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 88

Top Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumJim Garry
Barbara Bel GeddesBarbara Bel GeddesAmy Lufton
Robert PrestonRobert PrestonTate Riling
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanKris Barden
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis ThaxterCarol Lufton
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenJake Pindalest
Tom TullyTom TullyJohn Lufton
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawMilo Sweet
Clifton YoungClifton YoungJoe Shotten
Tom TylerTom TylerFrank Reardon
George CooperGeorge CooperFred Barden
Tom KeeneTom KeeneTed Elser
Bud OsborneBud OsborneCap Willis
Zon MurrayZon MurrayNels Titterton
Robert BrayRobert BrayBart Daniels
Joe DevlinJoe DevlinBarney (uncredited)
Chris-Pin MartinChris-Pin MartinCommissary Bartender (uncredited)
Iron Eyes CodyIron Eyes CodyToma (uncredited)
Harry Carey Jr.Harry Carey Jr.Cowboy (uncredited)

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