Nevada
Synopsis
A once notorious gunfighter takes a respectable job on a ranch. "Nevada" is charged with protecting the ranch owner's pretty daughter, arousing the enmity of ranch foreman Clan Dillon, who is in love with the girl. The villainous foreman leaks a rumor of his rival's dark past to the sheriff, and the former outlaw is soon on the run again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Waters
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Rigby, Zane Grey, John Stone
- Original Title
- Nevada
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Waters
Gordon Rigby, Zane Grey, John Stone
Charles Schoenbaum
Adolph Zukor, Jesse L. Lasky, E. Lloyd Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Rigby
Writer
John Waters
Director
John Stone
Writer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Producer
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 Nevada
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What is Nevada about?
A once notorious gunfighter takes a respectable job on a ranch. "Nevada" is charged with protecting the ranch owner's pretty daughter, arousing the enmity of ranch foreman Clan Dillon, who is in love with the girl. The villainous foreman leaks a rumor of his rival's dark past to the sheriff, and the former outlaw is soon on the run again.
Who directed Nevada?
Nevada was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in Nevada?
The principal cast of Nevada includes Gary Cooper, Thelma Todd, William Powell, Philip Strange, Ernie Adams.
When was Nevada released and how long is it?
Nevada was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Is Nevada based on a book or true story?
Nevada is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nevada?
Nevada holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).