The Brass Legend
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Synopsis
During a ride with his new pony Sinoya, the young Clay Gibson by chance finds the secret housing of the multiple murderer Tris Hatten. He reports immediately to Sheriff Adams, who strongly recommends him not to tell anybody about it. Unfortunately Clay talks to his father nevertheless. He believes Adams just wanted fame and reward for himself and accuses him in the newspaper. Thereby he endangers his son, who's now targeted by a killer which Tris' girlfriend Winnie hired for revenge. Written by Tom Zoerner
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Hugh O'Brian
Sheriff Wade Addams
Nancy Gates
Linda Gipson
Raymond Burr
Tris Hatten
Rebecca Welles
Millie Street (as Reba Tassell)
Norman Leavitt
Deputy Cooper
Donald MacDonald
Clay Gipson
Robert Burton
Tom Gipson
Eddie Firestone
Shorty
Willard Sage
Jonathan Tatum
Robert Griffin
Doc Ward
Stacy Harris
George Barlow
Dennis Cross
Carl Barlow
Russell Simpson
Deputy 'Pop' Jackson
Vicente Padula
Sanchez
Rick Warick
Deputy
Clegg Hoyt
Bartender
Jack Farmer
Earl Barlow
Michael Garrett
Deputy Charlie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerd Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Jess Arnold, Don Martin, George Zuckerman
- Original Title
- The Brass Legend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Robert Goldstein Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerd Oswald
Jess Arnold, Don Martin, George Zuckerman
Marjorie Fowler
Robert Goldstein, Herman Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Gerd Oswald
Director
Don Martin
Writer
Herman Cohen
Producer
Marjorie Fowler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brass Legend
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What is The Brass Legend about?
During a ride with his new pony Sinoya, the young Clay Gibson by chance finds the secret housing of the multiple murderer Tris Hatten. He reports immediately to Sheriff Adams, who strongly recommends him not to tell anybody about it. Unfortunately Clay talks to his father nevertheless. He believes Adams just wanted fame and reward for himself and accuses him in the newspaper. Thereby he endangers his son, who's now targeted by a killer which Tris' girlfriend Winnie hired for revenge. Written by Tom Zoerner
Who directed The Brass Legend?
The Brass Legend was directed by Gerd Oswald.
Who stars in The Brass Legend?
The principal cast of The Brass Legend includes Hugh O'Brian, Nancy Gates, Raymond Burr, Rebecca Welles, Norman Leavitt.
When was The Brass Legend released and how long is it?
The Brass Legend was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brass Legend?
The Brass Legend holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).