Springfield Rifle
“The Gun... The Girl... They Made One Man The Equal Of Five!”
Synopsis
Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Maj. Alex 'Lex' Kearney
Phyllis Thaxter
Erin Kearney
David Brian
Austin McCool
Paul Kelly
Lt. Col John Hudson
Philip Carey
Capt. Edward Tennick
Lon Chaney Jr.
Pete Elm
James Millican
Matthew Quint
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Sgt. Snow
Alan Hale Jr.
Mizzell
Martin Milner
Pvt. Olie Larsen
Wilton Graff
Col. George Sharpe
George Eldredge
Judge Advocate (uncredited)
Fess Parker
Jim Randolph (uncredited)
Ewing Mitchell
Capt. Spencer (uncredited)
Richard Hale
Gen. Halleck (uncredited)
James Brown
Pvt. Ferguson (uncredited)
Michael Chapin
Jamie Kearney (uncredited)
Ben Corbett
Sergeant Major (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Marquis Warren, Frank Davis
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Springfield Rifle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
Charles Marquis Warren, Frank Davis, Sloan Nibley
Max Steiner
Edwin B. DuPar
Robert L. Swanson
Louis F. Edelman
Department Leadership Roster
André de Toth
Director
Charles Marquis Warren
Screenplay
Frank Davis
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Louis F. Edelman
Producer
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Robert L. Swanson
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 Springfield Rifle
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What is Springfield Rifle about?
Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
Who directed Springfield Rifle?
Springfield Rifle was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Springfield Rifle?
The principal cast of Springfield Rifle includes Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, David Brian, Paul Kelly, Philip Carey.
When was Springfield Rifle released and how long is it?
Springfield Rifle was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Springfield Rifle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Springfield Rifle was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Springfield Rifle?
Springfield Rifle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).