Guns of the Timberland
“The land of the towering timber THUNDERS with Sky-High Adventure!”
Synopsis
Logger Jim Hadley and his lumberjack crew are looking for new forest to cut. They locate a prime prospect outside the town of Deep Wells. The residents of Deep Wells led by Laura Riley are opposed to the felling of the trees, believing that losing them would cause mudslides during the heavy rains. Conflict between the town's residents and the loggers is inevitable.
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Preview Clip | Guns of the Timberland | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-22
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Alan Ladd
Jim Hadley
Jeanne Crain
Laura Riley
Gilbert Roland
Monty Walker
Frankie Avalon
Bert Harvey
Lyle Bettger
Clay Bell
Noah Beery Jr.
Blackie
Verna Felton
Aunt Sarah
Alana Ladd
Jane Peterson
Regis Toomey
Sheriff Taylor
Johnny Seven
Vince
George Selk
Amos Stearns
Paul E. Burns
Bill Burroughs
Henry Kulky
Logger
Hal Needham
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert D. Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis L'Amour, Joseph Petracca, Aaron Spelling
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Guns of the Timberland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Jaguar Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert D. Webb
Louis L'Amour, Joseph Petracca, Aaron Spelling
David Buttolph
John F. Seitz
Tom McAdoo
Aaron Spelling, Alan Ladd
Department Leadership Roster
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Tom McAdoo
Editor
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Robert D. Webb
Director
Joseph Petracca
Writer
Aaron Spelling
Writer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Guns of the Timberland
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What is Guns of the Timberland about?
Logger Jim Hadley and his lumberjack crew are looking for new forest to cut. They locate a prime prospect outside the town of Deep Wells. The residents of Deep Wells led by Laura Riley are opposed to the felling of the trees, believing that losing them would cause mudslides during the heavy rains. Conflict between the town's residents and the loggers is inevitable.
Who directed Guns of the Timberland?
Guns of the Timberland was directed by Robert D. Webb.
Who stars in Guns of the Timberland?
The principal cast of Guns of the Timberland includes Alan Ladd, Jeanne Crain, Gilbert Roland, Frankie Avalon, Lyle Bettger.
When was Guns of the Timberland released and how long is it?
Guns of the Timberland was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Guns of the Timberland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guns of the Timberland was composed by David Buttolph.
Is Guns of the Timberland based on a book or true story?
Guns of the Timberland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis L'Amour".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guns of the Timberland?
Guns of the Timberland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).