Powder River
“Every blistering emotion that ever blasted into the west poured into Powder River”
Synopsis
Ex-marshal Chino Bull has hung up his guns until his prospecting partner is shot dead. Chino then takes over as the law in town, forming a friendship with gun-man Mitch Hardin and making enemies of the Logan brothers. When Hardin' girl from the east arrives, he makes her pretty unwelcome - as does his new flame, saloon owner Frenchie.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Hellman, Stuart N. Lake
- Original Title
- Powder River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Sam Hellman, Stuart N. Lake, Daniel Mainwaring
Edward Cronjager
William B. Murphy
André Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Louis King
Director
Sam Hellman
Screenplay
Stuart N. Lake
Screenplay
Daniel Mainwaring
Writer
André Hakim
Producer
William B. Murphy
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
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 Powder River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Powder River about?
Ex-marshal Chino Bull has hung up his guns until his prospecting partner is shot dead. Chino then takes over as the law in town, forming a friendship with gun-man Mitch Hardin and making enemies of the Logan brothers. When Hardin' girl from the east arrives, he makes her pretty unwelcome - as does his new flame, saloon owner Frenchie.
Who directed Powder River?
Powder River was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Powder River?
The principal cast of Powder River includes Rory Calhoun, Corinne Calvet, Cameron Mitchell, Penny Edwards, Carl Betz.
When was Powder River released and how long is it?
Powder River was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Powder River?
Powder River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).