Cheyenne Takes Over
“Prairie Plunderers Feel The Six-Shootin' Sting Of”
Synopsis
Cheyenne has been ordered to take a vacation so Fuzzy has him go to a ranch of a friend. When they arrive at the El Lobo ranch, they find that his friend is dead and they want no visitors.
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Top Cast
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Lash LaRue
Marshal Cheyenne Davis
Al St. John
Al 'Fuzzy' St. John
Nancy Gates
Fay Wilkins
George Chesebro
Wayne Dawson (fake)
Lee Morgan
Delhaven
John Merton
Bart McCord
Steve Clark
Sheriff
Bob Woodward
Postmaster Anderson
Marshall Reed
Wayne Dawson
Budd Buster
Lem Boswick (as Bud Buster)
Carl Mathews
Messenger
Dee Cooper
Henchman Johnson
Buster Slaven
Bailey (as Brad Slaven)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur E. Orloff
- Original Score
- Walter Greene
- Original Title
- Cheyenne Takes Over
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Taylor
Arthur E. Orloff
Walter Greene
Ernest Miller
Joseph Gluck
Jerry Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Taylor
Director
Arthur E. Orloff
Screenplay
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Jerry Thomas
Producer
Walter Greene
Original Music Composer
Joseph Gluck
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 Cheyenne Takes Over
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cheyenne Takes Over about?
Cheyenne has been ordered to take a vacation so Fuzzy has him go to a ranch of a friend. When they arrive at the El Lobo ranch, they find that his friend is dead and they want no visitors.
Who directed Cheyenne Takes Over?
Cheyenne Takes Over was directed by Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Cheyenne Takes Over?
The principal cast of Cheyenne Takes Over includes Lash LaRue, Al St. John, Nancy Gates, George Chesebro, Lee Morgan.
When was Cheyenne Takes Over released and how long is it?
Cheyenne Takes Over was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Cheyenne Takes Over?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cheyenne Takes Over was composed by Walter Greene.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheyenne Takes Over?
Cheyenne Takes Over holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).