Denver and Rio Grande
“TWO FIGHTING RAILROAD CREWS BATTLE FOR THE ONLY RIGHT OF WAY!”
Synopsis
Jim Vesser and his team of railroading men try to build a rail line through a mountain pass, while a group of less scrupulous construction workers sabotages the entire operation in the hopes that they can get their tracks laid first and get the money from the railroad.
Top Cast
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Edmond O'Brien
Jim Vesser
Sterling Hayden
McCabe
Dean Jagger
General William J. Palmer
Kasey Rogers
Linda Nelson
Lyle Bettger
Johnny Buff
J. Carrol Naish
Gil Harkness
Zasu Pitts
Jane Dwyer
Tom Powers
Sloan
Robert Barrat
Charlie Haskins
Paul Fix
Engineer Moynihan
Don Haggerty
Bob Nelson
James Burke
Sheriff Ed Johnson
Pete Kellett
Railroad Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Byron Haskin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Gruber
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Harry Templeton
- Original Title
- Denver and Rio Grande
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Byron Haskin
Frank Gruber
Paul Sawtell, Harry Templeton
Ray Rennahan
Stanley E. Johnson
Nat Holt
Department Leadership Roster
Byron Haskin
Director
Frank Gruber
Writer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Nat Holt
Producer
Harry Templeton
Original Music Composer
Stanley E. Johnson
Editor
Edith Head
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 Denver and Rio Grande
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Denver and Rio Grande about?
Jim Vesser and his team of railroading men try to build a rail line through a mountain pass, while a group of less scrupulous construction workers sabotages the entire operation in the hopes that they can get their tracks laid first and get the money from the railroad.
Who directed Denver and Rio Grande?
Denver and Rio Grande was directed by Byron Haskin.
Who stars in Denver and Rio Grande?
The principal cast of Denver and Rio Grande includes Edmond O'Brien, Sterling Hayden, Dean Jagger, Kasey Rogers, Lyle Bettger.
When was Denver and Rio Grande released and how long is it?
Denver and Rio Grande was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Denver and Rio Grande?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Denver and Rio Grande was composed by Paul Sawtell, Harry Templeton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Denver and Rio Grande?
Denver and Rio Grande holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).