The Redhead and the Cowboy
Synopsis
Gil Kyle finds himself caught up in the politics and unrest of the American Civil War and soon gets himself framed for a murder. His only alibi is Candace Bronson, who is aiding the Confederate cause and has left the territory to deliver a vital message about a Yankee gold shipment. So he sets off in pursuit, running into desperados, government agents, and guerrilla fighters, who are more interested in profit than ideals. Written by Alfred Jingle
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Gil Kyle
Edmond O'Brien
Maj. Dunn Jeffers (Union intelligence officer)
Rhonda Fleming
Candace Bronson
Alan Reed
Col. Lamartine (Confederate leader)
Morris Ankrum
Sheriff
Edith Evanson
Mrs. Barrett
Perry Ivins
Mr. Barrett (owner, Lazy Y Ranch)
Janine Perreau
Mary Barrett
Douglas Spencer
Perry (Union agent)
Ray Teal
Brock (Union agent)
King Donovan
Clerk at trading post
Ralph Byrd
Capt. Andrews
Tom Moore
Gus
Polly Burson
Saloon Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Fenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Latimer, Liam O'Brien
- Original Title
- The Redhead and the Cowboy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Fenton
Jonathan Latimer, Liam O'Brien, Charles Marquis Warren
Daniel L. Fapp
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Fenton
Director
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Jonathan Latimer
Screenplay
Liam O'Brien
Screenplay
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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What is The Redhead and the Cowboy about?
Gil Kyle finds himself caught up in the politics and unrest of the American Civil War and soon gets himself framed for a murder. His only alibi is Candace Bronson, who is aiding the Confederate cause and has left the territory to deliver a vital message about a Yankee gold shipment. So he sets off in pursuit, running into desperados, government agents, and guerrilla fighters, who are more interested in profit than ideals. Written by Alfred Jingle
Who directed The Redhead and the Cowboy?
The Redhead and the Cowboy was directed by Leslie Fenton.
Who stars in The Redhead and the Cowboy?
The principal cast of The Redhead and the Cowboy includes Glenn Ford, Edmond O'Brien, Rhonda Fleming, Alan Reed, Morris Ankrum.
When was The Redhead and the Cowboy released and how long is it?
The Redhead and the Cowboy was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Redhead and the Cowboy?
The Redhead and the Cowboy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).