Cripple Creek
“For every man who struck gold - a hundred tried to take it away from him”
Synopsis
It's 1893 and gold is being smuggled out of the country. Instead of stealing gold bars, the outlaws are stealing high grade ore, having it smelted, and then having it plated to look like lead. The Government sends agents Bret and Larry who arrive in Cripple Creek posing as Texas gunfighters. Bret finds the smelting operation and Larry learns of the payoff. But the crooked town Marshal is suspicious of the two men and the reply of his inquiry to Texas exposes them putting their lives in danger.
Top Cast
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George Montgomery
Bret Ivers / Iverson
Karin Booth
Julie Hanson
Jerome Courtland
Larry Galland
William Bishop
Silver Kirby
Richard Egan
Strap Galland alias Gillis
Don Porter
Denver Jones
John Dehner
Emil Cabeau
Roy Roberts
Marshal John Tetheroe
George Cleveland
'Hardrock' Hanson
Victor Sen Yung
Postal Clerk (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Hawkins (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Hibbs (uncredited)
Chris Alcaide
Robert Anderson
Robert Bice
Willie Bloom
Peter Brocco
Spencer Chan
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- Cripple Creek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
Richard Schayer
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
William V. Skall
Richard Fantl
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Schayer
Screenplay
Ray Nazarro
Director
William V. Skall
Director of Photography
Edward Small
Producer
Richard Fantl
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cripple Creek
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What is Cripple Creek about?
It's 1893 and gold is being smuggled out of the country. Instead of stealing gold bars, the outlaws are stealing high grade ore, having it smelted, and then having it plated to look like lead. The Government sends agents Bret and Larry who arrive in Cripple Creek posing as Texas gunfighters. Bret finds the smelting operation and Larry learns of the payoff. But the crooked town Marshal is suspicious of the two men and the reply of his inquiry to Texas exposes them putting their lives in danger.
Who directed Cripple Creek?
Cripple Creek was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Cripple Creek?
The principal cast of Cripple Creek includes George Montgomery, Karin Booth, Jerome Courtland, William Bishop, Richard Egan.
When was Cripple Creek released and how long is it?
Cripple Creek was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Cripple Creek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cripple Creek was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cripple Creek?
Cripple Creek holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).