Montana Belle
“BEAUTIFUL and NOTORIOUS!...and born to make trouble -- for men!”
Synopsis
Oklahoma outlaw Belle Starr meets the Dalton gang when rescued from lynching by Bob Dalton, who falls for her. So do gang member Mac and wealthy saloon owner Tom Bradfield, who's enlisted in a bankers' scheme to trap the Daltons. Discord among the gang and Bradfield's ambivalence complicates things, as Belle demonstrates her prowess with shootin' irons and horses, and as a surprisingly racy saloon entertainer.
Top Cast
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Jane Russell
Belle Starr
George Brent
Tom Bradfield
Scott Brady
Bob Dalton
Forrest Tucker
Mac
Andy Devine
Pete Bivins
Jack Lambert
Ringo
John Litel
Matt Towner
Ray Teal
Emmett Dalton
Rory Mallinson
Grat Dalton
Mike Ragan
Ben Dalton
Roy Barcroft
Jim Clark
Ned Davenport
Bank Clerk
Dick Elliott
Jeptha Rideout - Banker
Gene Roth
Marshal Ripple
Stanley Andrews
Marshal Combs
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman S. Hall, Horace McCoy
- Original Score
- Nathan Scott
- Original Title
- Montana Belle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Fidelity-Vogue Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Norman S. Hall, Horace McCoy, Howard Welsch, M. Coates Webster
Nathan Scott
Jack A. Marta
Arthur Roberts
Howard Welsch
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Norman S. Hall
Screenplay
Horace McCoy
Screenplay
Nathan Scott
Original Music Composer
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Howard Welsch
Producer
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Montana Belle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Montana Belle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Montana Belle about?
Oklahoma outlaw Belle Starr meets the Dalton gang when rescued from lynching by Bob Dalton, who falls for her. So do gang member Mac and wealthy saloon owner Tom Bradfield, who's enlisted in a bankers' scheme to trap the Daltons. Discord among the gang and Bradfield's ambivalence complicates things, as Belle demonstrates her prowess with shootin' irons and horses, and as a surprisingly racy saloon entertainer.
Who directed Montana Belle?
Montana Belle was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Montana Belle?
The principal cast of Montana Belle includes Jane Russell, George Brent, Scott Brady, Forrest Tucker, Andy Devine.
When was Montana Belle released and how long is it?
Montana Belle was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Montana Belle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Montana Belle was composed by Nathan Scott.