Fighting Man of the Plains
“RENEGADE of the LAW...then he became MARSHAL of the GREAT PLAINS”
Synopsis
Former bandit Jim Dancer becomes marshal of a Kansas town and cleans up the criminal element - with the help of his old pal, Jesse James.
Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Jim Dancer
Bill Williams
Marshall Johnny Tancred
Victor Jory
Dave Oldham
Jane Nigh
Florence Peel
Douglas Kennedy
Prosecuter Kenneth 'Ken' Vedder
Joan Taylor
Evelyn Slocum
Berry Kroeger
Cliff Bailey
Rhys Williams
Chandler Leach
Barry Kelley
Slocum
James Todd
Hobson
Paul Fix
Yancey
James Millican
Cummings
Burk Symon
Meeker
Dale Robertson
Jesse James
Herbert Rawlinson
Lawyer
Byron Keith
Jonas
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Gruber
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Fighting Man of the Plains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Nat Holt Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Frank Gruber
Paul Sawtell
Fred Jackman Jr.
Philip Martin
Nat Holt
Department Leadership Roster
Nat Holt
Producer
Philip Martin
Editor
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Frank Gruber
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Man of the Plains
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fighting Man of the Plains about?
Former bandit Jim Dancer becomes marshal of a Kansas town and cleans up the criminal element - with the help of his old pal, Jesse James.
Who directed Fighting Man of the Plains?
Fighting Man of the Plains was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Fighting Man of the Plains?
The principal cast of Fighting Man of the Plains includes Randolph Scott, Bill Williams, Victor Jory, Jane Nigh, Douglas Kennedy.
When was Fighting Man of the Plains released and how long is it?
Fighting Man of the Plains was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Fighting Man of the Plains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fighting Man of the Plains was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Fighting Man of the Plains based on a book or true story?
Fighting Man of the Plains is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Gruber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fighting Man of the Plains?
Fighting Man of the Plains holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).