Branded
“LADD as you like him in an Action-Packed Adventure!”
Synopsis
A gunfighter takes part in a scheme to bilk a wealthy cattle family out of half a million dollars by pretending to be their son, who was kidnapped as child.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Branded - TrailerOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-11-12
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
Choya
Mona Freeman
Ruth Lavery
Charles Bickford
Mr. Lavery
Robert Keith
T. Jefferson Leffingwell
Joseph Calleia
Rubriz
Peter Hansen
Tonio
Selena Royle
Mrs. Lavery
Tom Tully
Ransom
John Berkes
Tattoo
Milburn Stone
Dawson
Martín Garralaga
Hernandez
Edward Clark
Dad Travis
John Butler
Spig
Carl Andre
Salvador Baguez
Dick Botiller
Carlos Conde
James Cornell
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Hume, Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Branded
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Cyril Hume, Sydney Boehm, Max Brand
Roy Webb
W. Wallace Kelley, Charles Lang
Alma Macrorie
Mel Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Hume
Screenplay
Rudolph Maté
Director
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Mel Epstein
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
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 Branded
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Branded about?
A gunfighter takes part in a scheme to bilk a wealthy cattle family out of half a million dollars by pretending to be their son, who was kidnapped as child.
Who directed Branded?
Branded was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in Branded?
The principal cast of Branded includes Alan Ladd, Mona Freeman, Charles Bickford, Robert Keith, Joseph Calleia.
When was Branded released and how long is it?
Branded was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Branded?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Branded was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Branded based on a book or true story?
Branded is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Brand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Branded?
Branded holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).