Across the Sierras
“IN THE HIGH SIERRAS Life Is Cheap...and Law A Laughing Stock...But "WILD BILL HICKOK"...Is Aimin' To Take A Hand On The Side Of Law An' Order!”
Synopsis
Elliott is hunted by Curtis who has spent six years behind bars because of his testimony. After knocking out several baddies and putting up with the zany antics of his sidekick Taylor, Elliott guns down his antagonist, but Luana Walters, the girl he almost marries, will not abide a gunslinger so Elliott is compelled to ride off alone into the sunset once more.
Top Cast
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Bill Elliott
'Wild' Bill Hickok
Richard Fiske
Larry Armstrong
Luana Walters
Anne Woodworth
Dub Taylor
Cannonball
Dick Curtis
Mitch Carew
LeRoy Mason
Stringer
Ruth Robinson
Lu Woodworth
John Dilson
Dan Woodworth
Milton Kibbee
Sheriff (as Milt Kibbee)
Ralph Peters
Hobie
Edmund Cobb
Mac Fawcett
Tex Cooper
Townsman on Saloon Porch
Edward Coxen
Doctor
Rube Dalroy
Townsman
Curley Dresden
Townsman
Carl Knowles
Woody
Eddie Laughton
Ed - Man with Noose
Tom London
Man on Wagon
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Franklin
- Original Title
- Across the Sierras
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Paul Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Paul Franklin
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Sierras
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What is Across the Sierras about?
Elliott is hunted by Curtis who has spent six years behind bars because of his testimony. After knocking out several baddies and putting up with the zany antics of his sidekick Taylor, Elliott guns down his antagonist, but Luana Walters, the girl he almost marries, will not abide a gunslinger so Elliott is compelled to ride off alone into the sunset once more.
Who directed Across the Sierras?
Across the Sierras was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Across the Sierras?
The principal cast of Across the Sierras includes Bill Elliott, Richard Fiske, Luana Walters, Dub Taylor, Dick Curtis.
When was Across the Sierras released and how long is it?
Across the Sierras was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 59m.