The Blazing Sun
“By Horse...By Train...By Foot...GENE'S GUNS BLAZE FROM ALL SIDE to drive bank robbers into a desert trap...with the help of two gun-totin' gals!”
Synopsis
Gene Autry hunts bank robbers Al Bartlett and Trot Lucas with his old friend Mike. Bartlett, to throw off his pursuers, kills Trot and his own brother. When Kitty Bartlett comes to town claiming to be the slain Bartlett's widow, Gene has to save her from the irate townspeople who are not aware that her name isn't Bartlett but she really is the daughter of a law officer slain by Al Bartlett. Ben Luder, a local hood, tricks Bartlett back into town by saying he has to fixed to have Doc Larry Taylor do plastic surgery on him. En route they meet Doc and his assistant Helen Ellis and Ben's ruse is exposed. Bartlett kills Ben and forces Doc to drive him to the railroad. Gene, in a fight atop a runaway train, captures Bartlett.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley
- Original Title
- The Blazing Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Jack Townley
William Bradford
James Sweeney
Armand Schaefer, Gene Autry
Department Leadership Roster
Armand Schaefer
Producer
William Bradford
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
Jack Townley
Writer
John English
Director
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 Blazing Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blazing Sun about?
Gene Autry hunts bank robbers Al Bartlett and Trot Lucas with his old friend Mike. Bartlett, to throw off his pursuers, kills Trot and his own brother. When Kitty Bartlett comes to town claiming to be the slain Bartlett's widow, Gene has to save her from the irate townspeople who are not aware that her name isn't Bartlett but she really is the daughter of a law officer slain by Al Bartlett. Ben Luder, a local hood, tricks Bartlett back into town by saying he has to fixed to have Doc Larry Taylor do plastic surgery on him. En route they meet Doc and his assistant Helen Ellis and Ben's ruse is exposed. Bartlett kills Ben and forces Doc to drive him to the railroad. Gene, in a fight atop a runaway train, captures Bartlett.
Who directed The Blazing Sun?
The Blazing Sun was directed by John English.
Who stars in The Blazing Sun?
The principal cast of The Blazing Sun includes Gene Autry, Lynne Roberts, Anne Gwynne, Pat Buttram, Alan Hale Jr..
When was The Blazing Sun released and how long is it?
The Blazing Sun was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blazing Sun?
The Blazing Sun holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).