The Big Bonanza
“PACKED With SUSPENSE and THRILLS of frontier adventure!”
Synopsis
Having been falsely court marshaled for cowardice and sentenced to prison by the Army, Jed Kilton escapes and heads to Nevada Springs to see his kid brother. There he meets his old school friend Sam Ballou. But the two old friends soon find themselves on opposite sides and Sam has Jed arrested. Then when Jed's young brother sees one of Sam's men kill another man, the boy becomes Sam's intended victim.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Capt. Jed Kilton
Jane Frazee
Chiquita McSweeney
Robert Livingston
Sam Ballou
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Hap Selby
Lynne Roberts
Judy Parker
J.M. Kerrigan
'Judge' Jasper Kincaid
Bobby Driscoll
Spud Kilton
Russell Simpson
Adam Parker
Frank Reicher
Dr. Ballou
Roy Barcroft
Sheriff Dan Pendleton
Monte Hale
The Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Presnell Sr., Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan, Paul Gangelin
- Original Title
- The Big Bonanza
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Robert Presnell Sr., Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan, Paul Gangelin, Leonard Praskins
Reggie Lanning
Tony Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Presnell Sr.
Screenplay
George Archainbaud
Director
Stuart E. McGowan
Screenplay
Dorrell McGowan
Screenplay
Paul Gangelin
Screenplay
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big Bonanza.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Bonanza
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Bonanza about?
Having been falsely court marshaled for cowardice and sentenced to prison by the Army, Jed Kilton escapes and heads to Nevada Springs to see his kid brother. There he meets his old school friend Sam Ballou. But the two old friends soon find themselves on opposite sides and Sam has Jed arrested. Then when Jed's young brother sees one of Sam's men kill another man, the boy becomes Sam's intended victim.
Who directed The Big Bonanza?
The Big Bonanza was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Big Bonanza?
The principal cast of The Big Bonanza includes Richard Arlen, Jane Frazee, Robert Livingston, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Lynne Roberts.
When was The Big Bonanza released and how long is it?
The Big Bonanza was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.