The Dude Goes West
“HE WAS A GOOD MAN...AMONG THE BAD!”
Synopsis
Daniel Bone is aiming for success. A Brooklyn gunsmith by trade, he figures the place to be is where the guns are. So off he goes into the West and becomes the foe of the notorious Pecos Kid, the captive of Paiutes, the target in a saloon showdown, and the lone source of the whereabouts of a fabulous gold strike.
Top Cast
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Eddie Albert
Daniel Bone
Gale Storm
Liza Crockett
James Gleason
Sam Briggs
Barton MacLane
Texas Jack Barton
Gilbert Roland
Pecos Kid
Binnie Barnes
Kiki Kelly
Douglas Fowley
Beetle
Tom Tyler
Spiggoty
Harry Hayden
Horace Hotchkiss
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Hallihan
Catherine Doucet
Grandma Crockett
Olin Howland
Finnegan
Francis Pierlot
Mr. Brittle
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Loos, Richard Sale
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Dude Goes West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- King Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Mary Loos, Richard Sale
Dimitri Tiomkin
Karl Struss
Richard V. Heermance
Frank King, Maurice King
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Neumann
Director
Mary Loos
Screenplay
Richard Sale
Screenplay
Frank King
Producer
Maurice King
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Richard V. Heermance
Editor
Lorraine MacLean
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dude Goes West
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What is The Dude Goes West about?
Daniel Bone is aiming for success. A Brooklyn gunsmith by trade, he figures the place to be is where the guns are. So off he goes into the West and becomes the foe of the notorious Pecos Kid, the captive of Paiutes, the target in a saloon showdown, and the lone source of the whereabouts of a fabulous gold strike.
Who directed The Dude Goes West?
The Dude Goes West was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in The Dude Goes West?
The principal cast of The Dude Goes West includes Eddie Albert, Gale Storm, James Gleason, Barton MacLane, Gilbert Roland.
When was The Dude Goes West released and how long is it?
The Dude Goes West was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dude Goes West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dude Goes West was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dude Goes West?
The Dude Goes West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).