Stagecoach Kid
“Stagecoach holdup sets stage for murder!”
Synopsis
Crooked ranch foreman Thatcher sends his two henchmen, Parnell and Clint, out to murder his boss, wealthy Peter Arnold who has just arrived to retire on his ranch, bringing in tow his daughter, tomboy Jessie, who despises western life and can't wait to run off back to San Francisco. Stagecoach line owner Dave Collins and his sidekick Chito show up just in time to deter the attackers. Collins isn't done yet, though, as a gold shipment sent on one of his stages is stolen by Parnell and Clint, one of whom is recognized by Jessie, attempting to escape back to the west coast. Collins has his hands full trying to retrieve the stolen gold, and dealing with Jessie, who's fallen head-over-heels in love with him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Houston
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Stagecoach Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Norman Houston
Paul Sawtell
Nicholas Musuraca
Les Millbrook
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Les Millbrook
Editor
Herman Schlom
Producer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Norman Houston
Screenplay
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 Stagecoach Kid
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What is Stagecoach Kid about?
Crooked ranch foreman Thatcher sends his two henchmen, Parnell and Clint, out to murder his boss, wealthy Peter Arnold who has just arrived to retire on his ranch, bringing in tow his daughter, tomboy Jessie, who despises western life and can't wait to run off back to San Francisco. Stagecoach line owner Dave Collins and his sidekick Chito show up just in time to deter the attackers. Collins isn't done yet, though, as a gold shipment sent on one of his stages is stolen by Parnell and Clint, one of whom is recognized by Jessie, attempting to escape back to the west coast. Collins has his hands full trying to retrieve the stolen gold, and dealing with Jessie, who's fallen head-over-heels in love with him.
Who directed Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Stagecoach Kid?
The principal cast of Stagecoach Kid includes Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Jeff Donnell, Joe Sawyer, Thurston Hall.
When was Stagecoach Kid released and how long is it?
Stagecoach Kid was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Stagecoach Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stagecoach Kid was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).