The Cowboy and the Indians
Synopsis
Finding Indians stealing from his ranch, Gene learns they are suffering from malnutrition. Store owner Martin is cheating them and now he is after the Chief's valuable necklace. When the dying chief is found, having been attacked and robbed, Martin blames Lakhona who would become the new chief. When Gene helps Lakhona they soon find themselves fleeing from the law.
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Champion
Champ
Sheila Ryan
Doctor Nan
Hank Patterson
Tom
Jay Silverheels
Lakohna
Claudia Drake
Lucy Broken Arm
Georgie Nokes
Rona
Alex Frazer
Fred
Clayton Moore
Henchman Luke
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian Farmer (uncredited)
Charles Quigley
Henderson (uncredited)
Dan White
Farmer (uncredited)
Chief Yowlachie
Chief Long Arrow (uncredited)
Frank Richards
Smiley Martin
Maudie Prickett
Ms. Summers (uncredited)
Charles Stevens
Broken Arm (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight Cummins, Dorothy Yost
- Original Title
- The Cowboy and the Indians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Gene Autry Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Dwight Cummins, Dorothy Yost
William Bradford
Henry Batista
Armand Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
William Bradford
Director of Photography
Armand Schaefer
Producer
Henry Batista
Editor
John English
Director
Dwight Cummins
Writer
Dorothy Yost
Writer
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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What is The Cowboy and the Indians about?
Finding Indians stealing from his ranch, Gene learns they are suffering from malnutrition. Store owner Martin is cheating them and now he is after the Chief's valuable necklace. When the dying chief is found, having been attacked and robbed, Martin blames Lakhona who would become the new chief. When Gene helps Lakhona they soon find themselves fleeing from the law.
Who directed The Cowboy and the Indians?
The Cowboy and the Indians was directed by John English.
Who stars in The Cowboy and the Indians?
The principal cast of The Cowboy and the Indians includes Gene Autry, Champion, Sheila Ryan, Hank Patterson, Jay Silverheels.
When was The Cowboy and the Indians released and how long is it?
The Cowboy and the Indians was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cowboy and the Indians?
The Cowboy and the Indians holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).