The Broken Land
Synopsis
A cowboy rides into a small town that is ruled with an iron fist by a corrupt sheriff. He becomes involved with a pretty young town girl and some residents who are trying to oust the sheriff, resulting in a robbery, a murder and his being pursued by a vengeful posse.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John A. Bushelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward J. Lakso
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- The Broken Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John A. Bushelman
Edward J. Lakso
Richard LaSalle
Floyd Crosby
Leonard A. Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard A. Schwartz
Producer
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Edward J. Lakso
Writer
John A. Bushelman
Director
Richard LaSalle
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Broken Land about?
A cowboy rides into a small town that is ruled with an iron fist by a corrupt sheriff. He becomes involved with a pretty young town girl and some residents who are trying to oust the sheriff, resulting in a robbery, a murder and his being pursued by a vengeful posse.
Who directed The Broken Land?
The Broken Land was directed by John A. Bushelman.
Who stars in The Broken Land?
The principal cast of The Broken Land includes Kent Taylor, Diana Darrin, Jody McCrea, Robert Sampson, Jack Nicholson.
When was The Broken Land released and how long is it?
The Broken Land was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Broken Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Broken Land was composed by Richard LaSalle.