Santa Fe Trail
“Where the railroad and civilization ended, the Sante Fe Trail began!”
Synopsis
As a penalty for fighting fellow classmates days before graduating from West Point, J.E.B. Stuart, George Armstrong Custer and four friends are assigned to the 2nd Cavalry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth. While there they aid in the capture and execution of the abolitionist, John Brown following the Battle of Harper's Ferry.
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Santa Fe Trail - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-30
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Jeb Stuart
Olivia de Havilland
Kit Carson Holliday
Raymond Massey
John Brown
Ronald Reagan
George Custer
Alan Hale
Tex Bell
William Lundigan
Bob Holliday
Van Heflin
Rader
Gene Reynolds
Jason Brown
Henry O'Neill
Cyrus Brody
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Windy Brody
Alan Baxter
Oliver Brown
John Litel
Martin
Moroni Olsen
Robert E. Lee
David Bruce
Phil Sheridan
Hobart Cavanaugh
Barber Doyle
Charles D. Brown
Major Sumner
Joe Sawyer
Kitzmiller
Frank Wilcox
James Longstreet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 21, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Buckner
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Santa Fe Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Robert Buckner
Max Steiner
Sol Polito
George Amy
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Jack L. Warner
Producer
Michael Curtiz
Director
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
George Amy
Editor
Robert Buckner
Screenplay
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Fe Trail
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What is Santa Fe Trail about?
As a penalty for fighting fellow classmates days before graduating from West Point, J.E.B. Stuart, George Armstrong Custer and four friends are assigned to the 2nd Cavalry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth. While there they aid in the capture and execution of the abolitionist, John Brown following the Battle of Harper's Ferry.
Who directed Santa Fe Trail?
Santa Fe Trail was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Santa Fe Trail?
The principal cast of Santa Fe Trail includes Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Raymond Massey, Ronald Reagan, Alan Hale.
When was Santa Fe Trail released and how long is it?
Santa Fe Trail was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Santa Fe Trail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santa Fe Trail was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Santa Fe Trail?
Santa Fe Trail holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).