Dawn at Socorro
“The Story of the NOTORIOUS BRETT WADE, LAST OF THE FRONTIER GAMBLERS”
Synopsis
Brett Wade, gambler, gunslinger, and classical pianist, is wounded in a gunfight with the Ferris clan; the doctor finds signs of tuberculosis. En route to Colorado for his health, Brett stops in Socorro, New Mexico along with Ferris gunfighter Jimmy Rapp. Sheriff Couthen fears another shootout, but what Brett has in mind is saving waif-with-a-past Rannah Hayes from a life as one of Dick Braden's saloon girls.
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Vengeance à l'Aube (Dawn at Socorro) 1954 - Rory Calhoun
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-21
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Rory Calhoun
Brett Wade
Piper Laurie
Rannah Hayes
David Brian
Dick Braden
Kathleen Hughes
Clare
Alex Nicol
Jimmy Rapp
Edgar Buchanan
Sheriff Cauthen
Mara Corday
Letty Diamond
Roy Roberts
Doc Jameson
Skip Homeier
Buddy Ferris
James Millican
Harry McNair
Lee Van Cleef
Earl Ferris
Stanley Andrews
Old Man Ferris
Richard Garland
Tom Ferris
Scott Lee
Vince McNair
Paul Brinegar
Desk Clerk
Philo McCullough
Rancher (as Philo McCollough)
Forrest Taylor
Jebb Hayes
Tristram Coffin
Saloon Patron at Table (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- George Zuckerman
- Original Title
- Dawn at Socorro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
George Zuckerman
Carl E. Guthrie
Edward Curtiss
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
William Alland
Producer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
George Sherman
Director
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
George Zuckerman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Dawn at Socorro
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What is Dawn at Socorro about?
Brett Wade, gambler, gunslinger, and classical pianist, is wounded in a gunfight with the Ferris clan; the doctor finds signs of tuberculosis. En route to Colorado for his health, Brett stops in Socorro, New Mexico along with Ferris gunfighter Jimmy Rapp. Sheriff Couthen fears another shootout, but what Brett has in mind is saving waif-with-a-past Rannah Hayes from a life as one of Dick Braden's saloon girls.
Who directed Dawn at Socorro?
Dawn at Socorro was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Dawn at Socorro?
The principal cast of Dawn at Socorro includes Rory Calhoun, Piper Laurie, David Brian, Kathleen Hughes, Alex Nicol.
When was Dawn at Socorro released and how long is it?
Dawn at Socorro was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dawn at Socorro?
Dawn at Socorro holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).