The Highwayman
“Robin Hood! Jesse James! Don Juan!...No rogue, robber or ravager ever equalled history's boldest firebrand!”
Synopsis
During the 1700s, a masked bandit robs the rich and aids the poor, to the chagrin of the authorities and the corrupt nobility, and prompting the king to task a ruthless man from the Colonies to capture the outlaw.
Top Cast
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Philip Friend
Jeremy
Charles Coburn
Lord Walters
Wanda Hendrix
Bess Forsythe
Cecil Kellaway
Lord Herbert
Victor Jory
Lord Douglas
Scott Forbes
Sergeant
Virginia Huston
Lady Ellen Douglas
Dan O'Herlihy
Robin
Alan Napier
Barton
Harry Morgan
Tim
Albert Sharpe
Forsythe
Lowell Gilmore
Oglethorpe
John Alderson
British Soldier (uncredited)
Paul Cavanagh
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Blankfort
- Original Title
- The Highwayman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Jack Dietz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Henry Blankfort, Jack DeWitt, Duncan Renaldo
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Henry Blankfort
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Highwayman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Highwayman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Highwayman about?
During the 1700s, a masked bandit robs the rich and aids the poor, to the chagrin of the authorities and the corrupt nobility, and prompting the king to task a ruthless man from the Colonies to capture the outlaw.
Who directed The Highwayman?
The Highwayman was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Highwayman?
The principal cast of The Highwayman includes Philip Friend, Charles Coburn, Wanda Hendrix, Cecil Kellaway, Victor Jory.
When was The Highwayman released and how long is it?
The Highwayman was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.