The Outcast
“THE WEST AT ITS WILDEST!”
Synopsis
Thanks to the chicanery of his crooked uncle Major Cosgrave, Jet has been cheated out of his father's property and branded a pariah. He spends the rest of the film trying to regain his birthright and clear his name. The two women in Jet's life are Judy Polsen, who chases him for so long that he finally catches her, and Alice Austin, Major Cosgrave's fianee.
Top Cast
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John Derek
Jet Cosgrave
Joan Evans
Judy Polsen
Jim Davis
Major Linton Cosgrave
Catherine McLeod
Alice Austin
Ben Cooper
The Kid
Taylor Holmes
Andrew Devlin
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Banner
Slim Pickens
Boone Polson
Frank Ferguson
Chad Polson
James Millican
Cal Prince
Nicolas Coster
Asa Polson
Bob Steele
Dude Rankin
Nacho Galindo
Curly
Harry Carey Jr.
Bert
Robert "Buzz" Henry
Zeke Polsen
Bill Walker
Sam Allen
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wormser, John K. Butler
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- The Outcast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Richard Wormser, John K. Butler, Todhunter Ballard
R. Dale Butts
Reggie Lanning
Tony Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
William Witney
Director
Richard Wormser
Screenplay
John K. Butler
Screenplay
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Outcast
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What is The Outcast about?
Thanks to the chicanery of his crooked uncle Major Cosgrave, Jet has been cheated out of his father's property and branded a pariah. He spends the rest of the film trying to regain his birthright and clear his name. The two women in Jet's life are Judy Polsen, who chases him for so long that he finally catches her, and Alice Austin, Major Cosgrave's fianee.
Who directed The Outcast?
The Outcast was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in The Outcast?
The principal cast of The Outcast includes John Derek, Joan Evans, Jim Davis, Catherine McLeod, Ben Cooper.
When was The Outcast released and how long is it?
The Outcast was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Outcast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Outcast was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Outcast?
The Outcast holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).