The Rawhide Years
“THE GAMBLER...THE GUNSLINGER...THE RIVER LADY KNOWN AS 'ZOE'...They Risked Their Luck On A Turn Of A Card...Their Lives On The Draw Of A Gun!”
Synopsis
Ben Matthews gives up the flashy life of a riverboat gambler, hoping to settle down in Galena with his girlfriend, luscious entertainer Zoe. But Galena's leading citizen is murdered on the boat; Ben, on arrival, finds a lynch mob after his neck, and flees. Three years of wandering later, Zoe's letters stop coming and Ben returns to find her and attempt the hopeless task of clearing himself.
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The Rawhide Years (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-21
Top Cast
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Tony Curtis
Ben Matthews
Colleen Miller
Zoe Fontaine
Arthur Kennedy
Rick Harper
William Demarest
Brand Comfort
William Gargan
Marshal Sommers
Peter van Eyck
Andre Boucher
Minor Watson
Matt Comfort
Donald Randolph
Carrico
Robert J. Wilke
Neal (as Robert Wilke)
Trevor Bardette
Captain
James Anderson
Deputy Wade
Robert Foulk
Mate
Chubby Johnson
Gif Lessing
Leigh Snowden
Miss Vanilla Bissell
Don Beddoe
Frank Porter
Chuck Roberson
Johnny (uncredited)
Victor Sen Yung
Chang - Steward (uncredited)
Jack Perrin
Riverboat Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 14, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Felton
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Rawhide Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Earl Felton, Robert Presnell Jr., D.D. Beauchamp, Norman A. Fox
Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
Irving Glassberg
Russell F. Schoengarth
Stanley Rubin
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Rubin
Producer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Rudolph Maté
Director
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Earl Felton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rawhide Years
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What is The Rawhide Years about?
Ben Matthews gives up the flashy life of a riverboat gambler, hoping to settle down in Galena with his girlfriend, luscious entertainer Zoe. But Galena's leading citizen is murdered on the boat; Ben, on arrival, finds a lynch mob after his neck, and flees. Three years of wandering later, Zoe's letters stop coming and Ben returns to find her and attempt the hopeless task of clearing himself.
Who directed The Rawhide Years?
The Rawhide Years was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in The Rawhide Years?
The principal cast of The Rawhide Years includes Tony Curtis, Colleen Miller, Arthur Kennedy, William Demarest, William Gargan.
When was The Rawhide Years released and how long is it?
The Rawhide Years was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rawhide Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rawhide Years was composed by Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner.
Is The Rawhide Years based on a book or true story?
The Rawhide Years is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Norman A. Fox".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rawhide Years?
The Rawhide Years holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).