Joe Dakota
“WHY did This Town Without a Conscience...Fear This Man Without a Name? What evil did they try to hide from him?”
Synopsis
A stranger rides into town and says he is looking for a local Indian. Told he left town, the truth everyone has been hiding comes out including the stranger's true identity.
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JOE DAKOTA (1957) *RARE* Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-21
Top Cast
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Jock Mahoney
The Stranger
Luana Patten
Jody Weaver
Charles McGraw
Cal Moore
Barbara Lawrence
Myrna Weaver
Claude Akins
Aaron Grant
Lee Van Cleef
Adam Grant
Anthony Caruso
Marcus Vizzini
Paul Birch
Frank Weaver
George Dunn
Jim Baldwin
Steve Darrell
Sam Cook
Rita Lynn
Rosa Vizzini
Gregg Barton
Tom Jensen
Anthony Jochim
Claude Henderson
Jeane Wood
Bertha Jensen
Juney Ellis
Ethel Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Bartlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Jolley, William Talman
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini, Irving Gertz, Hans J. Salter, Herman Stein
- Original Title
- Joe Dakota
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Bartlett
Norman Jolley, William Talman
Henry Mancini, Irving Gertz, Hans J. Salter, Herman Stein
George Robinson
Fred MacDowell
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Bartlett
Director
Norman Jolley
Writer
William Talman
Writer
Howard Christie
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Fred MacDowell
Editor
Marilyn Sotto
Costume Design
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Herman Stein
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 Joe Dakota
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joe Dakota about?
A stranger rides into town and says he is looking for a local Indian. Told he left town, the truth everyone has been hiding comes out including the stranger's true identity.
Who directed Joe Dakota?
Joe Dakota was directed by Richard Bartlett.
Who stars in Joe Dakota?
The principal cast of Joe Dakota includes Jock Mahoney, Luana Patten, Charles McGraw, Barbara Lawrence, Claude Akins.
When was Joe Dakota released and how long is it?
Joe Dakota was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Joe Dakota?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joe Dakota was composed by Henry Mancini, Irving Gertz, Hans J. Salter, Herman Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Dakota?
Joe Dakota holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).