The Saga of Hemp Brown
“The Saga of Hemp Brown ... who had to win back honor ... rank ... love ... with renegade treachery !”
Synopsis
Ex-army sergeant Jed Givens and his gang rob an army payroll shipment led by Lt. Hemp Brown. Givens kills a civilian woman and all the soldiers, leaving Brown alive to face a military tribunal in which he is branded a coward, stripped of all insignia and drummed out of the army. Brown sets out to track down Givens in an effort to clear his name.
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The Saga of Hemp Brown (1958) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Carlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Creighton Williams
- Original Title
- The Saga of Hemp Brown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Carlson
Robert Creighton Williams, Bernard Girard
Philip H. Lathrop
Tony Martinelli
Gordon Kay
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Carlson
Director
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Robert Creighton Williams
Screenplay
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Gordon Kay
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Saga of Hemp Brown about?
Ex-army sergeant Jed Givens and his gang rob an army payroll shipment led by Lt. Hemp Brown. Givens kills a civilian woman and all the soldiers, leaving Brown alive to face a military tribunal in which he is branded a coward, stripped of all insignia and drummed out of the army. Brown sets out to track down Givens in an effort to clear his name.
Who directed The Saga of Hemp Brown?
The Saga of Hemp Brown was directed by Richard Carlson.
Who stars in The Saga of Hemp Brown?
The principal cast of The Saga of Hemp Brown includes Rory Calhoun, Beverly Garland, John Larch, Russell Johnson, Fortunio Bonanova.
When was The Saga of Hemp Brown released and how long is it?
The Saga of Hemp Brown was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Saga of Hemp Brown?
The Saga of Hemp Brown holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).