Bad Lands
“GUNBLAZE GLORY! SCREAMING INDIANS! SILVER!...to avenge a woman---ten desperate men plunged through the molten desert!”
Synopsis
A sheriff and his posse set out to catch a murderer, but their mission proves more dangerous than anyone suspected after they become stranded in the desert and attacked by Apaches.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Upson Young
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Bad Lands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Clarence Upson Young
Roy Webb
Frank Redman
George Hively
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Clarence Upson Young
Screenplay
Robert Sisk
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
George Hively
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Lands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Lands about?
A sheriff and his posse set out to catch a murderer, but their mission proves more dangerous than anyone suspected after they become stranded in the desert and attacked by Apaches.
Who directed Bad Lands?
Bad Lands was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Bad Lands?
The principal cast of Bad Lands includes Robert Barrat, Noah Beery Jr., Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Paul Hurst, Andy Clyde.
When was Bad Lands released and how long is it?
Bad Lands was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Lands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Lands was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Lands?
Bad Lands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).