Beyond the Purple Hills
“SIX-GUNS SING OUT FOR JUSTICE!”
Synopsis
Gene Autry becomes the new Sheriff after bank robbers kill the former sheriff. When Judge Beaumont is murdered, evidence points to the judge's wild son. Believing the young man, Gene tries to help.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman S. Hall
- Original Title
- Beyond the Purple Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Norman S. Hall
William Bradford
Richard Fantl
Armand Schaefer, Gene Autry
Department Leadership Roster
John English
Director
Norman S. Hall
Writer
William Bradford
Director of Photography
Richard Fantl
Editor
Armand Schaefer
Producer
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 Beyond the Purple Hills
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond the Purple Hills about?
Gene Autry becomes the new Sheriff after bank robbers kill the former sheriff. When Judge Beaumont is murdered, evidence points to the judge's wild son. Believing the young man, Gene tries to help.
Who directed Beyond the Purple Hills?
Beyond the Purple Hills was directed by John English.
Who stars in Beyond the Purple Hills?
The principal cast of Beyond the Purple Hills includes Gene Autry, Champion, Jo-Carroll Dennison, Don Beddoe, James Millican.
When was Beyond the Purple Hills released and how long is it?
Beyond the Purple Hills was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond the Purple Hills?
Beyond the Purple Hills holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).