

Five Bold Women
“They Used A Weapon No Badman Could...SEX!”
Synopsis
Marshal Kirk Reed is escorting five female prisoners---killers all--- from one part of Texas to another part of Texas where a new prison has been built. Along the way he has to deal with dissension among the troops, attacks by the Comanches, a budding romance with Ellen, The Missouri Lady, before her ex-husband, The Missouri Kid, shows up in an attempt to rescue her.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jeff Morrow
Marshal Kirk Reed
Merry Anders
Missouri Lady Ellen Downs
Jim Ross
Jim 'Missouri Kid' Downs
Irish McCalla
'Big Pearl' Jackson
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
'Big Foot' - the wagon driver
Kathy Marlowe
'Faro' Kitty Brewster
Lucita Blain
Maria 'The Knife' Garcia
Dee Carroll
'Crazy' Hanna Gates
Robert Caffey
Man in the hut
George Kramer
Deputy Tom Ames
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge López Portillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Mortimer Braus, Jack Pollexfen
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker
- Original Title
- Five Bold Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Jim Ross Film Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge López Portillo
Mortimer Braus, Jack Pollexfen
Darrell Calker
Haskell Wexler
Glenn H. McCarthy, Jim Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge López Portillo
Director
Mortimer Braus
Writer
Jack Pollexfen
Writer
Glenn H. McCarthy
Producer
Jim Ross
Producer
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Darrell Calker
Original Music Composer
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 Five Bold Women.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Bold Women
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Five Bold Women about?
Marshal Kirk Reed is escorting five female prisoners---killers all--- from one part of Texas to another part of Texas where a new prison has been built. Along the way he has to deal with dissension among the troops, attacks by the Comanches, a budding romance with Ellen, The Missouri Lady, before her ex-husband, The Missouri Kid, shows up in an attempt to rescue her.
Who directed Five Bold Women?
Five Bold Women was directed by Jorge López Portillo.
Who stars in Five Bold Women?
The principal cast of Five Bold Women includes Jeff Morrow, Merry Anders, Jim Ross, Irish McCalla, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.
When was Five Bold Women released and how long is it?
Five Bold Women was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Five Bold Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Five Bold Women was composed by Darrell Calker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five Bold Women?
Five Bold Women holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
