The Big Sombrero
“OUTLAWS FEAR HIM...SENORITAS CHEER HIM...when Gene streaks into action!”
Synopsis
Gene is hired to be foreman of the Big Sombrero ranch by Jim Garland, who is handling all the business affairs of the owner, Estrellita Estrada, who is more interested in going to America than taking care of her Mexican holdings. Gene, discovering Garland's plan to run all the Mexican rancheros off the ranch, turns against his boss and shortly finds himself in the middle of cattle stampedes and an avalanche started by Garland's men.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Olive Cooper
- Original Score
- Joseph Dubin, Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- The Big Sombrero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Olive Cooper
Joseph Dubin, Mischa Bakaleinikoff
William Bradford
Henry Batista
Armand Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Dubin
Original Music Composer
Henry Batista
Editor
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
William Bradford
Director of Photography
Armand Schaefer
Producer
Olive Cooper
Screenplay
Frank McDonald
Director
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 The Big Sombrero
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What is The Big Sombrero about?
Gene is hired to be foreman of the Big Sombrero ranch by Jim Garland, who is handling all the business affairs of the owner, Estrellita Estrada, who is more interested in going to America than taking care of her Mexican holdings. Gene, discovering Garland's plan to run all the Mexican rancheros off the ranch, turns against his boss and shortly finds himself in the middle of cattle stampedes and an avalanche started by Garland's men.
Who directed The Big Sombrero?
The Big Sombrero was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in The Big Sombrero?
The principal cast of The Big Sombrero includes Gene Autry, Champion, Elena Verdugo, Stephen Dunne, George J. Lewis.
When was The Big Sombrero released and how long is it?
The Big Sombrero was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Sombrero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Sombrero was composed by Joseph Dubin, Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Sombrero?
The Big Sombrero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).