Star in the Dust
“THE STORY OF THE MOST DESPERATE GAMBLE THE WEST HAS EVER KNOWN!”
Synopsis
The sheriff of Gunlock is planning to hang Sam Hall, who shot three farmers found on cattle land, at sundown. At the casino, betting is 8 to 3 he won't make it. The cattlemen are set to rescue Sam; the farmers hope to lynch him before he can be rescued; and Hall schemes for escape with his girl Nellie. But Sheriff Jorden is most concerned with finding out who hired Hall: a leading suspect is the sheriff's future brother-in-law.
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Star In The Dust - Trailer (1956)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-07
Top Cast
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John Agar
Sheriff Bill Jorden
Mamie Van Doren
Ellen Ballard
Richard Boone
Sam Hall
Coleen Gray
Nellie Mason
Leif Erickson
George Ballard
James Gleason
Orval Jones
Randy Stuart
Nan Hogan
Terry Gilkyson
The Music Man
Paul Fix
Mike MacNamara
Harry Morgan
Lew Hogan
Stuart Randall
Jess Ryman
Robert Osterloh
Rigdon
Stanley Andrews
Ben Smith
John Daheim
Jiggs Larribee
Stafford Repp
Leo Roos
Lewis Martin
Pastor Harris
Renny McEvoy
Timothy Brown
Jess Kirkpatrick
Ed Pardee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 13, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles F. Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Star in the Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles F. Haas
Oscar Brodney, Lee Leighton
Frank Skinner
John L. Russell
Ray Snyder
Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Ray Snyder
Editor
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
Charles F. Haas
Director
Oscar Brodney
Screenplay
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
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 Star in the Dust
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What is Star in the Dust about?
The sheriff of Gunlock is planning to hang Sam Hall, who shot three farmers found on cattle land, at sundown. At the casino, betting is 8 to 3 he won't make it. The cattlemen are set to rescue Sam; the farmers hope to lynch him before he can be rescued; and Hall schemes for escape with his girl Nellie. But Sheriff Jorden is most concerned with finding out who hired Hall: a leading suspect is the sheriff's future brother-in-law.
Who directed Star in the Dust?
Star in the Dust was directed by Charles F. Haas.
Who stars in Star in the Dust?
The principal cast of Star in the Dust includes John Agar, Mamie Van Doren, Richard Boone, Coleen Gray, Leif Erickson.
When was Star in the Dust released and how long is it?
Star in the Dust was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Star in the Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star in the Dust was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Star in the Dust based on a book or true story?
Star in the Dust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lee Leighton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star in the Dust?
Star in the Dust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).