The Broken Star
“Behind his badge was the heart of an outlaw killer!”
Synopsis
A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Higgins
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- The Broken Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Bel-Air Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
John C. Higgins
Paul Dunlap
William Margulies
Aubrey Schenck, Howard W. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
William Margulies
Director of Photography
Lesley Selander
Director
John C. Higgins
Writer
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Broken Star about?
A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
Who directed The Broken Star?
The Broken Star was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Broken Star?
The principal cast of The Broken Star includes Howard Duff, Lita Baron, Bill Williams, Douglas Fowley, Henry Calvin.
When was The Broken Star released and how long is it?
The Broken Star was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Broken Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Broken Star was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Broken Star?
The Broken Star holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).