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5.8 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19491h 22mUnited States of America

Red Canyon

“From The Studio That Gave You "Canyon Passage"”

Synopsis

A horse breeder's daughter falls for a cowboy out to capture the stallion she aims to ride.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 27, 1949

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George Sherman
Screenplay & Story
Maurice Geraghty
Original Score
Walter Scharf
Original Title
Red Canyon
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Studios
Universal International Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George Sherman

Screenplay & Story

Maurice Geraghty, Zane Grey

Original Score & Music

Walter Scharf

Director of Photography

Irving Glassberg

Film Editing

Otto Ludwig

Producers

Leonard Goldstein

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Zane Grey

Department Leadership Roster

Leonard Goldstein

Producer

Otto Ludwig

Editor

Irving Glassberg

Irving Glassberg

Director of Photography

George Sherman

George Sherman

Director

Rosemary Odell

Costume Design

Maurice Geraghty

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Red Canyon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Canyon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Red Canyon about?

A horse breeder's daughter falls for a cowboy out to capture the stallion she aims to ride.

Who directed Red Canyon?

Red Canyon was directed by George Sherman.

Who stars in Red Canyon?

The principal cast of Red Canyon includes Ann Blyth, Howard Duff, George Brent, Edgar Buchanan, John McIntire.

When was Red Canyon released and how long is it?

Red Canyon was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.

Who composed the musical score for Red Canyon?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Canyon was composed by Walter Scharf.

Is Red Canyon based on a book or true story?

Red Canyon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Canyon?

Red Canyon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).