Ride Lonesome
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Synopsis
On the way to pick up the bounty on a wanted murderer, a bounty hunter stops at a staging post where he is forced to continue his journey with two outlaws who want the murderer for their own reasons and a recently-widowed woman, with the murderer's brother and his men in hot pursuit.
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Ride Lonesome (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-20
Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Ben Brigade
Karen Steele
Mrs. Carrie Lane
Pernell Roberts
Sam Boone
James Best
Billy John
Lee Van Cleef
Frank
James Coburn
Whitt
Bennie E. Dobbins
Outlaw (uncredited)
Roy Jenson
Outlaw (uncredited)
Dyke Johnson
Outlaw (uncredited)
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Outlaw (uncredited)
Boyd Stockman
Indian chief (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kennedy
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Ride Lonesome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Ranown Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Burt Kennedy
Heinz Roemheld
Charles Lawton Jr.
Jerome Thoms
Budd Boetticher, Randolph Scott, Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Burt Kennedy
Writer
Budd Boetticher
Producer
Randolph Scott
Producer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ride Lonesome
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What is Ride Lonesome about?
On the way to pick up the bounty on a wanted murderer, a bounty hunter stops at a staging post where he is forced to continue his journey with two outlaws who want the murderer for their own reasons and a recently-widowed woman, with the murderer's brother and his men in hot pursuit.
Who directed Ride Lonesome?
Ride Lonesome was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Ride Lonesome?
The principal cast of Ride Lonesome includes Randolph Scott, Karen Steele, Pernell Roberts, James Best, Lee Van Cleef.
When was Ride Lonesome released and how long is it?
Ride Lonesome was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Ride Lonesome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ride Lonesome was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ride Lonesome?
Ride Lonesome holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).