The Far Frontier
“Roy Battles Border Smugglers! Thrills ripped from today's headlines... The shock story of the year!”
Synopsis
Willis Newcomb and Bart Carroll head a gang engaged in smuggling wanted-American criminals back into the United States from Mexico. Operating from Sharperville, an oil town on the American side of the border, they transport their human cargo in oil drums loaded on trucks. Border Patrolman Tom Sharper intercepts one of the trucks but is overpowered and left for dead. Carroll, having already been paid for the job and not wanting any evidence to walk around, get caught and lead back to him, backs the human-cargo trucks to the edge of a cliff and sends the drums crashing to the boulder far below. Judge Cookie Bullfincher and Border Patrolman Roy Rogers conduct a search for the missing Tom, but the crooks have gone back for him and find him in a state of amnesia. They rob the bank and pin it on Tom. It is now up to Roy to clear his friend and also put an end to Carroll's human-smuggling racket.
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Gail Davis
Susan Hathaway
Andy Devine
Judge Cookie Bullfincher
Francis Ford
Alf Sharper
Roy Barcroft
Henchman Bart
Clayton Moore
Tom Sharper
Robert Strange
Willis Newcomb
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Mike Ragan
Rocco - Henchman (as Holly Bane)
Lane Bradford
Butch - Henchman
John Bagni
Rollins - Smuggled Criminal
Clarence Straight
Jeb - Defendant
Edmund Cobb
Sheriff
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Sloan Nibley
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- The Far Frontier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Sloan Nibley
R. Dale Butts
Jack A. Marta
Tony Martinelli
Edward J. White
Department Leadership Roster
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
William Witney
Director
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Edward J. White
Producer
Sloan Nibley
Writer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Far Frontier
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What is The Far Frontier about?
Willis Newcomb and Bart Carroll head a gang engaged in smuggling wanted-American criminals back into the United States from Mexico. Operating from Sharperville, an oil town on the American side of the border, they transport their human cargo in oil drums loaded on trucks. Border Patrolman Tom Sharper intercepts one of the trucks but is overpowered and left for dead. Carroll, having already been paid for the job and not wanting any evidence to walk around, get caught and lead back to him, backs the human-cargo trucks to the edge of a cliff and sends the drums crashing to the boulder far below. Judge Cookie Bullfincher and Border Patrolman Roy Rogers conduct a search for the missing Tom, but the crooks have gone back for him and find him in a state of amnesia. They rob the bank and pin it on Tom. It is now up to Roy to clear his friend and also put an end to Carroll's human-smuggling racket.
Who directed The Far Frontier?
The Far Frontier was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in The Far Frontier?
The principal cast of The Far Frontier includes Roy Rogers, Gail Davis, Andy Devine, Francis Ford, Roy Barcroft.
When was The Far Frontier released and how long is it?
The Far Frontier was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Far Frontier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Far Frontier was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Far Frontier?
The Far Frontier holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).