Dawn Rider
“Justice is a quick draw.”
Synopsis
A gripping story of vengeance and passion set in the American West. When the father of gunslinger John Mason is shot to death by masked bandits, Mason sets out with guns blazing to track down those who killed him. During his quest, he finds himself involved in a grim love triangle when he falls for Alice, the determined and beautiful woman also adored by John’s best friend. Based on the timeless John Wayne adventure, Dawn Rider is a riveting saga of retribution, duty and valor in the American West.
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Dawn Rider (2012) - Official Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-30
Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
Pop
Christian Slater
John
Jill Hennessy
Alice
Lochlyn Munro
Rudd
Adrian Hough
Sheriff Cobb
G. Michael Gray
Bragg
George Canyon
Cattle Jack
Claude Duhamel
Curly
Matt Bellefleur
Greyson
Doug Chapman
Chase
Viv Leacock
Agent Adams
Mark Steinberg
Cowboy drinking with John
Ben Cotton
Ben McClure
Kenneth W. Yanko
Dad Mason (as Ken Yanko)
Jill Morrison
Proprietor
Mike Dopud
Ugly Mustache #1
Gabriel Carter
Another Gang Member
John Andrew Vaas
Barkeep (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 8, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Miles
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Nasser, Terry Miles, Evan Jacobs
- Original Score
- Jim Guttridge, Sean Hosein
- Original Title
- Dawn Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Miles
Joseph Nasser, Terry Miles, Evan Jacobs
Jim Guttridge, Sean Hosein
Norm Li
Kendra Voth
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Miles
Director
Joseph Nasser
Writer
Terry Miles
Writer
Kendra Voth
Producer
Evan Jacobs
Writer
Norm Li
Director of Photography
Jim Guttridge
Original Music Composer
Sean Hosein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawn Rider
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What is Dawn Rider about?
A gripping story of vengeance and passion set in the American West. When the father of gunslinger John Mason is shot to death by masked bandits, Mason sets out with guns blazing to track down those who killed him. During his quest, he finds himself involved in a grim love triangle when he falls for Alice, the determined and beautiful woman also adored by John’s best friend. Based on the timeless John Wayne adventure, Dawn Rider is a riveting saga of retribution, duty and valor in the American West.
Who directed Dawn Rider?
Dawn Rider was directed by Terry Miles.
Who stars in Dawn Rider?
The principal cast of Dawn Rider includes Donald Sutherland, Christian Slater, Jill Hennessy, Lochlyn Munro, Adrian Hough.
When was Dawn Rider released and how long is it?
Dawn Rider was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Dawn Rider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dawn Rider was composed by Jim Guttridge, Sean Hosein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dawn Rider?
Dawn Rider holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).