

Hannah Lee: An American Primitive
“She brought DANGER, DEATH and DESIRE to the west!”
Synopsis
Professional killer Bus Crow is hired by cattlemen to eliminate squatters. When Marshal Sam Rochelle is sent to investigate, saloon owner Hallie has to be a reluctant witness.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Macdonald Carey
Bus Crow
Joanne Dru
Hannah Lee
John Ireland
Marshal Sam Rochelle
Tom Powers
Sheriff
Ralph Dumke
Alesworth
Stuart Randall
Jeff Montgomery
Frank Ferguson
John Britton
Don Haggerty
Bill Crashaw
Peter Ireland
Willie Stiver
Tristram Coffin
Paulson, Bartender
Harold J. Kennedy
Bainbridge
Norman Leavitt
Miller
Alex Pope
Gare Stiver
Kay Riehl
Mrs. Bainbridge
Maudie Prickett
Mrs. Miller
Ruth Whitney
Mrs. Stiver
Dean Cromer
Charlie Bevan
Alan Frazier
Bart
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ireland, Lee Garmes
- Screenplay & Story
- MacKinlay Kantor, Alford Van Ronkel
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Hannah Lee: An American Primitive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Jack Broder Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ireland, Lee Garmes
MacKinlay Kantor, Alford Van Ronkel
Paul Dunlap
Lee Garmes
Chester W. Schaeffer, Edward Sampson
Jack Broder, Lee Garmes, Jerry Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
John Ireland
Director
Lee Garmes
Director
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
MacKinlay Kantor
Screenplay
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Edward Sampson
Editor
Jack Broder
Producer
Alford Van Ronkel
Screenplay
Lee Garmes
Producer
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 Hannah Lee: An American Primitive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hannah Lee: An American Primitive about?
Professional killer Bus Crow is hired by cattlemen to eliminate squatters. When Marshal Sam Rochelle is sent to investigate, saloon owner Hallie has to be a reluctant witness.
Who directed Hannah Lee: An American Primitive?
Hannah Lee: An American Primitive was directed by John Ireland, Lee Garmes.
Who stars in Hannah Lee: An American Primitive?
The principal cast of Hannah Lee: An American Primitive includes Macdonald Carey, Joanne Dru, John Ireland, Tom Powers, Ralph Dumke.
When was Hannah Lee: An American Primitive released and how long is it?
Hannah Lee: An American Primitive was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Hannah Lee: An American Primitive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hannah Lee: An American Primitive was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hannah Lee: An American Primitive?
Hannah Lee: An American Primitive holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















