Boots Malone
“The story of a boy who left home... and a stumble bum who never had one!”
Synopsis
Boots Malone is a jockey's agent and wheeler-dealer who went from living at the Ritz to in a room at the stables after his star jockey is killed in an accident. After nearly three years, he has yet to find a replacement. Along with his cronies at the track, Malone manages to buy a horse that's a bit of a sleeper. Their hopes of cashing in take a positive turn when Malone decides to train an eager young man, a runaway from a rich family, as a jockey. When gangsters tell Malone to throw the race in favor of another horse, he faces a major dilemma.
Top Cast
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William Holden
Boots Malone
Stanley Clements
Stash Clements
Harry Morgan
Quarter Horse Henry
Ed Begley
Howard Whitehead
Carl Benton Reid
John Williams
Basil Ruysdael
Preacher Cole
Ralph Dumke
Beckett
Hugh Sanders
Matson
Anthony Caruso
Joe
Billy Pearson
Eddie Koch
Johnny Stewart
Thomas Gibson Jr. aka The Kid
Ann Lee
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Gibson
Whit Bissell
Lou Dyer
Harry Hines
Goofy Gordon
Hank Worden
Auto Mechanic
Frank Ferguson
Private Investigator
John Call
Touting Clocker
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Holmes
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Boots Malone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Milton Holmes
Elmer Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Milton Holmes
Screenplay
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
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 Boots Malone
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What is Boots Malone about?
Boots Malone is a jockey's agent and wheeler-dealer who went from living at the Ritz to in a room at the stables after his star jockey is killed in an accident. After nearly three years, he has yet to find a replacement. Along with his cronies at the track, Malone manages to buy a horse that's a bit of a sleeper. Their hopes of cashing in take a positive turn when Malone decides to train an eager young man, a runaway from a rich family, as a jockey. When gangsters tell Malone to throw the race in favor of another horse, he faces a major dilemma.
Who directed Boots Malone?
Boots Malone was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Boots Malone?
The principal cast of Boots Malone includes William Holden, Stanley Clements, Harry Morgan, Ed Begley, Carl Benton Reid.
When was Boots Malone released and how long is it?
Boots Malone was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Boots Malone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boots Malone was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boots Malone?
Boots Malone holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).