A Time for Dying
“Only he knew it was...a time for dying”
Synopsis
Passing through a town, a farm boy aspiring to be a bounty hunter rescues a woman who has been tricked into working in its brothel and the two travel towards his father's ranch.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Lapp
Cass Bunning
Anne Randall
Nellie Winters
Robert Random
Billy Pimple (as Bob Random)
Beatrice Kay
Mamie
Victor Jory
Judge Roy Bean
Audie Murphy
Jesse James
Ron Masak
Sam - the Bartender
Burt Mustin
Ed
Peter Brocco
Seth
Walter Reed
Mayor
Louis Ojena
Blacksmith
Ivan J. Rado
Banker (as Jorge Rado)
Walt La Rue
Shotgun
Maria Desti
Mamie's Girl
Betty Rowland
Mamie's Girl
Charles Wagenheim
Milton
Ira Angustain
Pepe
Bob Herron
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Budd Boetticher
- Original Score
- Harry Betts
- Original Title
- A Time for Dying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Fipco Productions, Etoile Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Budd Boetticher
Harry Betts
Lucien Ballard
Harry V. Knapp
Audie Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Screenplay
Budd Boetticher
Director
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Harry Betts
Original Music Composer
Audie Murphy
Producer
Harry V. Knapp
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Time for Dying
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Time for Dying about?
Passing through a town, a farm boy aspiring to be a bounty hunter rescues a woman who has been tricked into working in its brothel and the two travel towards his father's ranch.
Who directed A Time for Dying?
A Time for Dying was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in A Time for Dying?
The principal cast of A Time for Dying includes Richard Lapp, Anne Randall, Robert Random, Beatrice Kay, Victor Jory.
When was A Time for Dying released and how long is it?
A Time for Dying was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for A Time for Dying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Time for Dying was composed by Harry Betts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Time for Dying?
A Time for Dying holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).