The Silver Bullet
“GLEAMING WITH ACTION! A cattleman's calling card before he starts shooting!”
Synopsis
A cowboy heads for the town where his father was murdered to find out who was responsible.
Top Cast
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Johnny Mack Brown
Silver Jim Donovan
Fuzzy Knight
Wild Bill Jones
William Farnum
Dr. Thad Morgan
Jennifer Holt
Nancy Lee
LeRoy Mason
Walter Kincaid
Rex Lease
Rance Harris
Grace Lenard
Queenie Canfield
Claire Whitney
Emily Morgan
Slim Whitaker
Buck
Michael Vallon
Nevada
Merrill McCormick
Pete
Nora Lou Martin
Nora - Band Singer
Hank Bell
Hank
Victor Cox
Stage Passenger
William Desmond
Townsman
Jimmie Dodd
Stage Passenger
Paul Everton
George Lee
Jim Farley
Sheriff Sam
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Beecher
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Silver Bullet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Elizabeth Beecher
Hans J. Salter
Charles Van Enger
Maurice Wright
Oliver Drake
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Elizabeth Beecher
Writer
Oliver Drake
Producer
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Maurice Wright
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silver Bullet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silver Bullet about?
A cowboy heads for the town where his father was murdered to find out who was responsible.
Who directed The Silver Bullet?
The Silver Bullet was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in The Silver Bullet?
The principal cast of The Silver Bullet includes Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight, William Farnum, Jennifer Holt, LeRoy Mason.
When was The Silver Bullet released and how long is it?
The Silver Bullet was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silver Bullet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silver Bullet was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silver Bullet?
The Silver Bullet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).