Showdown at Abilene
“The blazing story of the great Abilene range war!”
Synopsis
Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him.
Top Cast
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Jock Mahoney
Jim Trask
Martha Hyer
Peggy Bigelow
Lyle Bettger
Dave Mosely
David Janssen
Verne Ward
Grant Williams
Chip Tomlin
Ted de Corsia
Dan Claudius
Harry Harvey
Ross Bigelow (as Harry Harvey Sr.)
Dayton Lummis
Jack Bedford
Richard H. Cutting
Nelson
Robert Anderson
Sprague (as Robert G. Anderson)
John Maxwell
Frank Scovie
Lane Bradford
Loop
Chuck Hayward
Roughneck (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles F. Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Berne Giler
- Original Title
- Showdown at Abilene
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles F. Haas
Berne Giler, Clarence Upson Young
Irving Glassberg
Ray Snyder
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
Charles F. Haas
Director
Ray Snyder
Editor
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Howard Christie
Producer
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Berne Giler
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showdown at Abilene
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Showdown at Abilene about?
Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him.
Who directed Showdown at Abilene?
Showdown at Abilene was directed by Charles F. Haas.
Who stars in Showdown at Abilene?
The principal cast of Showdown at Abilene includes Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer, Lyle Bettger, David Janssen, Grant Williams.
When was Showdown at Abilene released and how long is it?
Showdown at Abilene was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Showdown at Abilene?
Showdown at Abilene holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).