Black Spurs
“Bounty Hunter-Law Abiding Killer!”
Synopsis
A dissatisfied ranch hand becomes a bounty hunter. He conspires with a crooked town boss to dirty up a neighboring village where a valuable railroad franchise is headed.
Top Cast
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Rory Calhoun
Santee
Linda Darnell
Sadie
Terry Moore
Anna Elkins
Scott Brady
Reverend Tanner
Lon Chaney Jr.
Kile
Richard Arlen
Pete
James Best
Ralph Elkins
Bruce Cabot
Bill Henderson
Jerome Courtland
Sam Grubbs
Patricia Owens
Clare
DeForest Kelley
Sheriff Dal Nemo
Joseph Hoover
Swifty
James Brown
Sheriff
Robert Carricart
El Pescadore
Barbara Wilkin
Mrs. Rourke
Jeanne Baird
Greta Nemo
Sandra Giles
Sadie's Girl
Rusty Allen
Sadie's Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- Black Spurs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, A.C. Lyles Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.G. Springsteen
Steve Fisher
Jimmie Haskell
Ralph Woolsey
Archie Marshek
A.C. Lyles
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Fisher
Writer
R.G. Springsteen
Director
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
Jimmie Haskell
Original Music Composer
A.C. Lyles
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Spurs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Spurs about?
A dissatisfied ranch hand becomes a bounty hunter. He conspires with a crooked town boss to dirty up a neighboring village where a valuable railroad franchise is headed.
Who directed Black Spurs?
Black Spurs was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
Who stars in Black Spurs?
The principal cast of Black Spurs includes Rory Calhoun, Linda Darnell, Terry Moore, Scott Brady, Lon Chaney Jr..
When was Black Spurs released and how long is it?
Black Spurs was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Spurs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Spurs was composed by Jimmie Haskell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Spurs?
Black Spurs holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).