The Lone Hand
“The untold story of the secret outlaw empire that ruled the Rockies!”
Synopsis
Zachary Hallock and his son Joshua are farmers who live in a frontier town that suffers the assaults of a band of outlaws. After the murder of a Pinkerton's detective, the farmers decide to unite against the bandits, but Hallock rejects the proposal. To the astonishment of his son and his fiancée, Hallock decides to join the outlaws.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 4, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Hoffman
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Lone Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Joseph Hoffman, Irving Ravetch
Henry Mancini
Maury Gertsman
Paul Weatherwax
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Joseph Hoffman
Screenplay
Howard Christie
Producer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
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
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lone Hand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lone Hand about?
Zachary Hallock and his son Joshua are farmers who live in a frontier town that suffers the assaults of a band of outlaws. After the murder of a Pinkerton's detective, the farmers decide to unite against the bandits, but Hallock rejects the proposal. To the astonishment of his son and his fiancée, Hallock decides to join the outlaws.
Who directed The Lone Hand?
The Lone Hand was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Lone Hand?
The principal cast of The Lone Hand includes Joel McCrea, Barbara Hale, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake, Jimmy Hunt.
When was The Lone Hand released and how long is it?
The Lone Hand was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lone Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lone Hand was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lone Hand?
The Lone Hand holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).