Sierra
“Adventure ... raging to the very peaks of Excitement !”
Synopsis
Ring Hassard and his father Jeff, wild horse breakers, live in a hidden mountain eyrie as Jeff is wanted for a murder he didn't commit. Things change when they take in a lost young lady, Riley Martin, who finds that Ring has "never seen a woman close up." Jeff is injured, Ring runs afoul of horse thieves and the law, and Riley (who is a lawyer) labors to clear the Hassards (who others would prefer dead).
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'Sierra' (1950) ♦CLASSIC♦ Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-09
Top Cast
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Audie Murphy
Ring Hassard
Wanda Hendrix
Riley Martin
Burl Ives
Lonesome
Dean Jagger
Jeff Hassard
Richard Rober
Big Matt
Tony Curtis
Brent Coulter
Houseley Stevenson
Sam Coulter
Elliott Reid
Duke Lafferty
Griff Barnett
Dr. Robbins
Elisabeth Risdon
Aunt Susan
Roy Roberts
Sheriff Knudsen
Gregg Martell
Hogan
Sara Allgood
Mrs. Jonas
Erskine Sanford
Judge Prentiss
John Doucette
Jed Coulter
James Arness
Little Sam (as Jim Arness)
Ted Jordan
Jim Coulter
I. Stanford Jolley
Snake Willens
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Edna Anhalt
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Sierra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Edna Anhalt, Stuart Hardy
Walter Scharf
Russell Metty
Ted J. Kent
Michael Kraike
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Edna Anhalt
Screenplay
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Michael Kraike
Producer
Ted J. Kent
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 Sierra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sierra about?
Ring Hassard and his father Jeff, wild horse breakers, live in a hidden mountain eyrie as Jeff is wanted for a murder he didn't commit. Things change when they take in a lost young lady, Riley Martin, who finds that Ring has "never seen a woman close up." Jeff is injured, Ring runs afoul of horse thieves and the law, and Riley (who is a lawyer) labors to clear the Hassards (who others would prefer dead).
Who directed Sierra?
Sierra was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Sierra?
The principal cast of Sierra includes Audie Murphy, Wanda Hendrix, Burl Ives, Dean Jagger, Richard Rober.
When was Sierra released and how long is it?
Sierra was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Sierra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sierra was composed by Walter Scharf.
Is Sierra based on a book or true story?
Sierra is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stuart Hardy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sierra?
Sierra holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).