Stranger on Horseback
“A Killer's Paradise ... then one day a stranger rode in with a challenge ... a stranger the West would never forget !”
Synopsis
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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STRANGER ON HORSEBACK (1955) Full Western Movie | Joel McCrea Justice Western
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-04-09
Top Cast
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Joel McCrea
Judge Richard 'Rick' Thorne
Miroslava
Amy Lee Bannerman
Kevin McCarthy
Tom Bannerman
John McIntire
Josiah Bannerman
John Carradine
Col. Buck Streeter
Nancy Gates
Caroline Webb
Emile Meyer
Sheriff Nat Bell
Robert Cornthwaite
Arnold Hammer
Jaclynne Greene
Paula Morrison
Walter Baldwin
Vince Webb
Emmett Lynn
Barfly
Roy Roberts
Sam Kettering
George Keymas
Bannerman's Henchman
Fred Aldrich
Blacksmith
Lane Bradford
Kettering Henchman
Doyle Brooks
Bannerman Cowhand
George DeNormand
Jesse Taylor
Dabbs Greer
Hotel Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Herb Meadow, Don Martin
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Stranger on Horseback
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Robert Goldstein Productions, United Artists, Leonard Goldstein
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Herb Meadow, Don Martin, Louis L'Amour
Paul Dunlap
Ray Rennahan
William B. Murphy
Robert Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Herb Meadow
Screenplay
Don Martin
Screenplay
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Robert Goldstein
Producer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
William B. Murphy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Stranger on Horseback
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What is Stranger on Horseback about?
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.
Who directed Stranger on Horseback?
Stranger on Horseback was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Stranger on Horseback?
The principal cast of Stranger on Horseback includes Joel McCrea, Miroslava, Kevin McCarthy, John McIntire, John Carradine.
When was Stranger on Horseback released and how long is it?
Stranger on Horseback was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Stranger on Horseback?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stranger on Horseback was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stranger on Horseback?
Stranger on Horseback holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).