Salty O'Rourke
“He's the King of the Gamblers!”
Synopsis
A gambler and his buddy find a wise-guy jockey for their long-shot horse.
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
Salty O'Rourke
Gail Russell
Barbara Brooks
William Demarest
Smitty
Stanley Clements
Johnny Cates
Bruce Cabot
Doc Baxter
Spring Byington
Mrs. Brooks
Rex Williams
Babe
Darryl Hickman
Sneezer
Marjorie Woodworth
Lola
Don Zelaya
Hotel Proprietor
Lester Matthews
Salesman
William Forrest
Racing Secretary
William Murphy
Bennie
Denis Brown
Murdock
Al Bridge
Bartender (uncredited)
David Clyde
Square MacPherson (uncredited)
Jean De Briac
Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
Carol Deere
First Model (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Holmes
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- Salty O'Rourke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Milton Holmes
Robert Emmett Dolan
Theodor Sparkuhl
William Shea
E.D. Leshin
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
William Shea
Editor
Raoul Walsh
Director
Milton Holmes
Screenplay
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
E.D. Leshin
Producer
Dorothy O'Hara
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salty O'Rourke
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What is Salty O'Rourke about?
A gambler and his buddy find a wise-guy jockey for their long-shot horse.
Who directed Salty O'Rourke?
Salty O'Rourke was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Salty O'Rourke?
The principal cast of Salty O'Rourke includes Alan Ladd, Gail Russell, William Demarest, Stanley Clements, Bruce Cabot.
When was Salty O'Rourke released and how long is it?
Salty O'Rourke was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Salty O'Rourke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salty O'Rourke was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salty O'Rourke?
Salty O'Rourke holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).