Rebel in Town
“STOP IT! STOP ALL THIS KILLING!”
Synopsis
Ex-Confederate Bedloe Mason and his four sons ride into a small Western town with robbery in mind. Hearing a suspicious "click," Wes Mason whirls and shoots dead a boy playing with a cap pistol. The Mason clan then flees but Gray Mason, feeling remorse, decides to return to the town. He winds up at the home of John and Nora Willoughby who, unknown to him, are parents of the dead boy. Nora recognizes him as one of the Confederates but keeps quiet, wishing to avoid more violence. However, when John learns of Gray's true identity, he determines to avenge his son's death
Top Cast
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John Payne
John Willoughby
Ruth Roman
Nora Willoughby
J. Carrol Naish
Bedloe Mason
Ben Cooper
Gray Mason
John Smith
Wesley Mason
Ben Johnson
Frank Mason
James Griffith
Marshal Adam Russell
Mary Adams
Grandma Ackstadt
Bobby Clark
Peter Willoughby
Mimi Gibson
Lisbeth Ackstadt
Sterling Franck
Cain Mason (as Cain Mason)
Joel Ashley
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Arnold
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- Rebel in Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Bel-Air Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Danny Arnold
Les Baxter
Gordon Avil
John F. Schreyer
Aubrey Schenck, Howard W. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Angela Alexander
Costume Design
Wesley Jeffries
Costume Design
John F. Schreyer
Editor
Danny Arnold
Screenplay
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Gordon Avil
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rebel in Town
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What is Rebel in Town about?
Ex-Confederate Bedloe Mason and his four sons ride into a small Western town with robbery in mind. Hearing a suspicious "click," Wes Mason whirls and shoots dead a boy playing with a cap pistol. The Mason clan then flees but Gray Mason, feeling remorse, decides to return to the town. He winds up at the home of John and Nora Willoughby who, unknown to him, are parents of the dead boy. Nora recognizes him as one of the Confederates but keeps quiet, wishing to avoid more violence. However, when John learns of Gray's true identity, he determines to avenge his son's death
Who directed Rebel in Town?
Rebel in Town was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in Rebel in Town?
The principal cast of Rebel in Town includes John Payne, Ruth Roman, J. Carrol Naish, Ben Cooper, John Smith.
When was Rebel in Town released and how long is it?
Rebel in Town was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Rebel in Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rebel in Town was composed by Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rebel in Town?
Rebel in Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).