Abilene Town
“Ablaze with guns and guts and glory!”
Synopsis
Marshall Dan Mitchell, who is the law in Abilene, has the job of keeping peace between two groups. For a long time, the town had been divided, with the cattlemen and cowboys having one end of town to themselves, while townspeople occupied the other end. Mitchell liked it this way, it made things easier for him, and kept problems from arising between the two factions. However…
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Randolph Scott
Marshall Dan Mitchell
Ann Dvorak
Rita
Edgar Buchanan
Sheriff Bravo Trimble
Rhonda Fleming
Sherry Balder
Lloyd Bridges
Henry Deiser
Helen Boyce
Big Annie
Howard Freeman
Ed Balder
Richard Hale
Charlie Fair
Jack Lambert
Jet Younger
Dick Curtis
'Cap' Ryker
Earl Schenck
George Hazelhurst
Eddy Waller
Hannaberry
Hank Patterson
Doug Neil
Dick Elliott
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 31, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Shumate
- Original Score
- Max Terr, Gerard Carbonara, James Mayfield, Albert Glasser, Charles Koff
- Original Title
- Abilene Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Guild Productions Inc., United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Harold Shumate, Ernest Haycox
Max Terr, Gerard Carbonara, James Mayfield, Albert Glasser, Charles Koff
Archie Stout
Richard V. Heermance
Jules Levey
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Jules Levey
Producer
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Harold Shumate
Screenplay
Max Terr
Original Music Composer
Gerard Carbonara
Original Music Composer
James Mayfield
Original Music Composer
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Charles Koff
Original Music Composer
Richard V. Heermance
Editor
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 Abilene Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abilene Town about?
Marshall Dan Mitchell, who is the law in Abilene, has the job of keeping peace between two groups. For a long time, the town had been divided, with the cattlemen and cowboys having one end of town to themselves, while townspeople occupied the other end. Mitchell liked it this way, it made things easier for him, and kept problems from arising between the two factions. However…
Who directed Abilene Town?
Abilene Town was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Abilene Town?
The principal cast of Abilene Town includes Randolph Scott, Ann Dvorak, Edgar Buchanan, Rhonda Fleming, Lloyd Bridges.
When was Abilene Town released and how long is it?
Abilene Town was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Abilene Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abilene Town was composed by Max Terr, Gerard Carbonara, James Mayfield, Albert Glasser, Charles Koff.
Is Abilene Town based on a book or true story?
Abilene Town is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Haycox".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abilene Town?
Abilene Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).