Black Patch
“...they said he shot a man in the back to steal a woman.”
Synopsis
A New Mexico Town Marshal, Clay Morgan, known as 'Black Patch' since he had lost an eye in the Civil War, takes his job seriously, especially after an old friend, Hank Danner, arrives in ...
Top Cast
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George Montgomery
Clay Morgan
Diane Brewster
Helen Danner
Tom Pittman
Flytrap
Leo Gordon
Hank Danner
House Peters Jr.
Holman
Jorge Treviño
Pedoline (as George Trevino)
Lynn Cartwright
Kitty
Peter Brocco
Harper
Ted Jacques
Maxton
Strother Martin
Petey
Gilman Rankin
Judge Parnell (as Gil Rankin)
Ned Glass
Bar-Keep
John O'Malley
Colonel
Stanley Adams
Drummer
Sebastian Cabot
Frenchy De'vere
Dan Sheridan
Randolph
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen H. Miner
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Gordon
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Black Patch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Montgomery Productions Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen H. Miner
Leo Gordon
Jerry Goldsmith
Edward Colman
John Post, Jerry Young
Allen H. Miner
Department Leadership Roster
Allen H. Miner
Director
Leo Gordon
Writer
Allen H. Miner
Producer
John Post
Editor
Jerry Young
Editor
Byron Munson
Costume Design
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Patch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Patch about?
A New Mexico Town Marshal, Clay Morgan, known as 'Black Patch' since he had lost an eye in the Civil War, takes his job seriously, especially after an old friend, Hank Danner, arrives in ...
Who directed Black Patch?
Black Patch was directed by Allen H. Miner.
Who stars in Black Patch?
The principal cast of Black Patch includes George Montgomery, Diane Brewster, Tom Pittman, Leo Gordon, House Peters Jr..
When was Black Patch released and how long is it?
Black Patch was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Patch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Patch was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Patch?
Black Patch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).