Bullet Code
“Outlaws call him "Killer" . . . and he calls their bluff!”
Synopsis
Protecting himself in an attack by rustlers, Rancher Steve Holden believes he has killed one of the attackers, young Bud Mathews, who in reality has warned Holden of the rustlers' approach. Unaware that Mathews was actually killed by rustler boss Cass Barton, Holden heads out to Mathews' home town where he plans to tell the boy's family of his death but instead uncovers a plan by a local businessman to force Mathews' father out of his ranch.
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George O'Brien
Steve Holden
Virginia Vale
Molly Matthews
Slim Whitaker
Pop Norton
Howard Hickman
John Matthews
Harry Woods
Cass Barton
William Haade
Scar
Walter Miller
Sam Gorman
Kirby Grant
Bud Matthews
Roy Bucko
Bill (uncredited)
Spade Cooley
Fiddler (uncredited)
Billy Franey
Old Bathing Gent (uncredited)
Dick Hunter
Cowhand (uncredited)
Victor Cox
Rider (uncredited)
Johnny Luther
Banjoist (uncredited)
Cactus Mack
Quitting Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Robert McKenzie
Doctor (uncredited)
Lew Meehan
Seeley Johnson (uncredited)
Bill Patton
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Schroeder
- Original Score
- Roy Webb, Paul Sawtell, Lee S. Marcus, Dave Dreyer
- Original Title
- Bullet Code
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Howard
Doris Schroeder, Bennett Cohen
Roy Webb, Paul Sawtell, Lee S. Marcus, Dave Dreyer
Harry J. Wild
Frederic Knudtson
Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
David Howard
Director
Doris Schroeder
Screenplay
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Lee S. Marcus
Original Music Composer
Dave Dreyer
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 Bullet Code
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What is Bullet Code about?
Protecting himself in an attack by rustlers, Rancher Steve Holden believes he has killed one of the attackers, young Bud Mathews, who in reality has warned Holden of the rustlers' approach. Unaware that Mathews was actually killed by rustler boss Cass Barton, Holden heads out to Mathews' home town where he plans to tell the boy's family of his death but instead uncovers a plan by a local businessman to force Mathews' father out of his ranch.
Who directed Bullet Code?
Bullet Code was directed by David Howard.
Who stars in Bullet Code?
The principal cast of Bullet Code includes George O'Brien, Virginia Vale, Slim Whitaker, Howard Hickman, Harry Woods.
When was Bullet Code released and how long is it?
Bullet Code was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Bullet Code?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bullet Code was composed by Roy Webb, Paul Sawtell, Lee S. Marcus, Dave Dreyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bullet Code?
Bullet Code holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).