Rim of the Canyon
“THE NEW AND THE OLD WEST CLASH as Gene blasts yesterday's badmen out of ghost city treasure cache!”
Synopsis
20 years ago, 3 men robbed a stage and hid $30,000. They were caught and sent to prison by Marshal Steve Autry. 20 years later, the men bust out of prison and return to the ghost town where they stashed their treasure searching. Steve's grandson picks up where Steve left off to foil the plans of the outlaws.
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry / Steve Autry
Champion
Champ
Nan Leslie
Big Tim Hanlon
Thurston Hall
Big Tim Hanlon
Clem Bevans
Loco John
Walter Sande
Jake Fargo
Jock Mahoney
Pete Reagan
Francis McDonald
Charlie Lewis
Alan Hale Jr.
Matt Kimbrough
Bobby Clack
Rider (uncredited)
Denver Pyle
Cash Collins (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- John K. Butler
- Original Score
- Joseph Dubin
- Original Title
- Rim of the Canyon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
John K. Butler, Joseph Chadwick
Joseph Dubin
William Bradford
Aaron Stell
Armand Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Stell
Editor
Armand Schaefer
Producer
William Bradford
Director of Photography
Joseph Dubin
Original Music Composer
John K. Butler
Screenplay
John English
Director
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 Rim of the Canyon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rim of the Canyon about?
20 years ago, 3 men robbed a stage and hid $30,000. They were caught and sent to prison by Marshal Steve Autry. 20 years later, the men bust out of prison and return to the ghost town where they stashed their treasure searching. Steve's grandson picks up where Steve left off to foil the plans of the outlaws.
Who directed Rim of the Canyon?
Rim of the Canyon was directed by John English.
Who stars in Rim of the Canyon?
The principal cast of Rim of the Canyon includes Gene Autry, Champion, Nan Leslie, Thurston Hall, Clem Bevans.
When was Rim of the Canyon released and how long is it?
Rim of the Canyon was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Rim of the Canyon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rim of the Canyon was composed by Joseph Dubin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rim of the Canyon?
Rim of the Canyon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).