The Man from Bitter Ridge
“...the great mountain wars blaze with all their violence!”
Synopsis
The Man from Bitter Ridge is a film directed by Jack Arnold. Jeff Carr, a special investigator, arrives in Tomahawk. His assignment is to discover who has been holding up the local stagecoach and is guilty for a series of killings that terrorize the town. Sheepman Alec Black is suspected by the local population but it is not long before Jeff realizes the man is innocent. Alec even becomes a good friend although he is in love with the same woman as him, Holly. Jeff will manage to arrest the real culprits but not before the latter try to compromise him down.
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Lex Barker
Jeff Carr
Mara Corday
Holly Kenton
Stephen McNally
Alec Black
John Dehner
Ranse Jackman
Trevor Bardette
Sheriff Walter Durham
Ray Teal
Shep Bascom
Myron Healey
Clem Jackman
Warren Stevens
Linc Jackman
John Harmon
Norm Roberts
John Cliff
Wolf Landers
Richard Garland
Jace Gordon
Wag Blesing
Townsman (uncredited)
Jack Tornek
Townsman (uncredited)
Art Felix
Townsman (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Townsman (uncredited)
Charles Morton
Townsman (uncredited)
Ted Smile
Townsman (uncredited)
Ray Spiker
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Roman
- Original Title
- The Man from Bitter Ridge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Arnold
Lawrence Roman, William MacLeod Raine, Teddi Sherman
Russell Metty
Milton Carruth
Howard Pine
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Arnold
Director
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Milton Carruth
Editor
Lawrence Roman
Screenplay
Howard Pine
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Bitter Ridge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man from Bitter Ridge about?
The Man from Bitter Ridge is a film directed by Jack Arnold. Jeff Carr, a special investigator, arrives in Tomahawk. His assignment is to discover who has been holding up the local stagecoach and is guilty for a series of killings that terrorize the town. Sheepman Alec Black is suspected by the local population but it is not long before Jeff realizes the man is innocent. Alec even becomes a good friend although he is in love with the same woman as him, Holly. Jeff will manage to arrest the real culprits but not before the latter try to compromise him down.
Who directed The Man from Bitter Ridge?
The Man from Bitter Ridge was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in The Man from Bitter Ridge?
The principal cast of The Man from Bitter Ridge includes Lex Barker, Mara Corday, Stephen McNally, John Dehner, Trevor Bardette.
When was The Man from Bitter Ridge released and how long is it?
The Man from Bitter Ridge was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Man from Bitter Ridge based on a book or true story?
The Man from Bitter Ridge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William MacLeod Raine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man from Bitter Ridge?
The Man from Bitter Ridge holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).