Cast a Long Shadow
“The roughest vengeance-trail a man ever rode!”
Synopsis
A young man without surname inherits a big indebted ranch and has to prove his worthiness managing a cattle drive.
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Cast a Long Shadow (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-14
Top Cast
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Audie Murphy
Matt Brown
Terry Moore
Janet Calvert
John Dehner
Chip Donahue
Ann Doran
Ma Calvert
James Best
Sam Mullen
Denver Pyle
Preacher Harrison
Robert Foulk
Hugh Rigdon
Rita Lynn
Hortensia
Stacy Harris
Eph Brown
Wright King
Noah Pringle (uncredited)
Arthur Berkeley
Townsman (uncredited)
Jimmie Booth
Trail Cook (uncredited)
Claire Carleton
Saloon Girl at Poker Game
Mason Alan Dinehart
Dick Calvert (uncredited)
Terry Frost
Wade (uncredited)
Nacho Galindo
Hotel Keeper (uncredited)
Elias Gamboa
Townsman (uncredited)
Jonathan Hole
Charlie Boles (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Carr
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGreevey, Martin Goldsmith
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- Cast a Long Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Carr
John McGreevey, Martin Goldsmith, Wayne D. Overholser
Gerald Fried
Wilfrid M. Cline
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Thomas Carr
Director
John McGreevey
Screenplay
Martin Goldsmith
Screenplay
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cast a Long Shadow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cast a Long Shadow about?
A young man without surname inherits a big indebted ranch and has to prove his worthiness managing a cattle drive.
Who directed Cast a Long Shadow?
Cast a Long Shadow was directed by Thomas Carr.
Who stars in Cast a Long Shadow?
The principal cast of Cast a Long Shadow includes Audie Murphy, Terry Moore, John Dehner, Ann Doran, James Best.
When was Cast a Long Shadow released and how long is it?
Cast a Long Shadow was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Cast a Long Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cast a Long Shadow was composed by Gerald Fried.
Is Cast a Long Shadow based on a book or true story?
Cast a Long Shadow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wayne D. Overholser".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cast a Long Shadow?
Cast a Long Shadow holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).