Rider on a Dead Horse
“DEAD MAN'S TREASURE AND A WANTED MAN! Greed for gold was the lure...a gold-skinned woman was the trap!”
Synopsis
Three prospectors divide and bury their gold to safeguard it from warring Apaches. Cue a series of double crosses, triple crosses, chases, and shoot-outs as greed drives the three men to murder and betrayal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert L. Strock
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Longstreet
- Original Title
- Rider on a Dead Horse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix Film Studios Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert L. Strock
Stephen Longstreet, James Edmiston
Frank V. Phillips
Melvin Shapiro
Kenneth Altose, Jules Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert L. Strock
Director
Stephen Longstreet
Screenplay
Kenneth Altose
Producer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Melvin Shapiro
Editor
Joseph Dimmitt
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rider on a Dead Horse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rider on a Dead Horse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rider on a Dead Horse about?
Three prospectors divide and bury their gold to safeguard it from warring Apaches. Cue a series of double crosses, triple crosses, chases, and shoot-outs as greed drives the three men to murder and betrayal.
Who directed Rider on a Dead Horse?
Rider on a Dead Horse was directed by Herbert L. Strock.
Who stars in Rider on a Dead Horse?
The principal cast of Rider on a Dead Horse includes John Vivyan, Bruce Gordon, Kevin Hagen, Lisa Lu, Charles Lampkin.
When was Rider on a Dead Horse released and how long is it?
Rider on a Dead Horse was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rider on a Dead Horse?
Rider on a Dead Horse holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).