Column South
“Against treason and Navajo fury the U.S. cavalry rides !”
Synopsis
In the weeks prior to the start of the Civil War, Confederate sympathizers hope to help their cause by inciting a Navajo war in the New Mexico Territory. Director Frederick de Cordova's 1953 western stars Audie Murphy, Robert Sterling, Joan Evans, Ray Collins, Dennis Weaver, Palmer Lee, Jack Kelly, James Best, Bob Steele and Ralph Moody.
Top Cast
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Audie Murphy
Jed Sayre
Joan Evans
Marcy Whitlock
Robert Sterling
Lee Whitlock
Ray Collins
Storey
Dennis Weaver
Menguito
Gregg Palmer
Chalmers
Russell Johnson
Biddle
Jack Kelly
Vaness
Johnny Downs
Posick
Bob Steele
McAfee
James Best
Primrose
Ralph Moody
Joe Copper Face
Rico Alaniz
Chavez
Alan Dexter
Tom Kehler
Denver Pyle
Confederate Spy in Yankee Uniform (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick de Cordova
- Screenplay & Story
- William Sackheim
- Original Title
- Column South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick de Cordova
William Sackheim
Charles P. Boyle
Milton Carruth
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick de Cordova
Director
William Sackheim
Screenplay
Ted Richmond
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Column South
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What is Column South about?
In the weeks prior to the start of the Civil War, Confederate sympathizers hope to help their cause by inciting a Navajo war in the New Mexico Territory. Director Frederick de Cordova's 1953 western stars Audie Murphy, Robert Sterling, Joan Evans, Ray Collins, Dennis Weaver, Palmer Lee, Jack Kelly, James Best, Bob Steele and Ralph Moody.
Who directed Column South?
Column South was directed by Frederick de Cordova.
Who stars in Column South?
The principal cast of Column South includes Audie Murphy, Joan Evans, Robert Sterling, Ray Collins, Dennis Weaver.
When was Column South released and how long is it?
Column South was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Column South?
Column South holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).