The Siege at Red River
“...And the two best soldiers in the line that day were the Captain from Georgia and the Yankee Spitfire!”
Synopsis
Cavalry Captain Farraday attempts to prevent the delivery of Gatling Guns into the hands of hostile Indians.
Top Cast
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Van Johnson
Capt. James S. Simmons / Jim Farraday
Joanne Dru
Nora Curtis
Richard Boone
Brett Manning
Milburn Stone
Sgt. Benjamin 'Benjy' Guderman
Jeff Morrow
Frank Kelso
Craig Hill
Lt. Braden
Robert Burton
Sheriff
Pilar Del Rey
Lukoa
John Cliff
Sgt. Jenkins
Ferris Taylor
Anderson Smith
Gene Coogan
Union Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- The Siege at Red River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Panoramic Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Sydney Boehm, J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater
Lionel Newman
Edward Cronjager
Betty Steinberg
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Maté
Director
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Renié
Costume Design
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Betty Steinberg
Editor
Leonard Goldstein
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 The Siege at Red River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Siege at Red River about?
Cavalry Captain Farraday attempts to prevent the delivery of Gatling Guns into the hands of hostile Indians.
Who directed The Siege at Red River?
The Siege at Red River was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in The Siege at Red River?
The principal cast of The Siege at Red River includes Van Johnson, Joanne Dru, Richard Boone, Milburn Stone, Jeff Morrow.
When was The Siege at Red River released and how long is it?
The Siege at Red River was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Siege at Red River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Siege at Red River was composed by Lionel Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Siege at Red River?
The Siege at Red River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).