Timberjack
“Untamed... wild and primitive as the Great North Woods!”
Synopsis
A young man seeks his father's killers among lumberjacks, and discovers that they are actually timber barons who also seek to control lumber mills. Based on the novel of the same name.
Top Cast
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Sterling Hayden
Tim Chipman
Vera Ralston
Lynne Tilton
David Brian
Croft Brunner
Adolphe Menjou
'Sweetwater' Tilton
Hoagy Carmichael
Jingles
Chill Wills
Steve Riika
Jim Davis
Poole
Howard Petrie
'Axe-Handle' Ole
Ian MacDonald
Pauquette
Elisha Cook Jr.
Punky
Karl 'Killer' Davis
Red Bush
Wally Cassell
Veazie
Tex Terry
Charlie
George Marshall
Fireman
Chuck Roberson
Lumberjack (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Rivkin
- Original Title
- Timberjack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Allen Rivkin, Dan Cushman
Jack A. Marta
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Timberjack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Timberjack about?
A young man seeks his father's killers among lumberjacks, and discovers that they are actually timber barons who also seek to control lumber mills. Based on the novel of the same name.
Who directed Timberjack?
Timberjack was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in Timberjack?
The principal cast of Timberjack includes Sterling Hayden, Vera Ralston, David Brian, Adolphe Menjou, Hoagy Carmichael.
When was Timberjack released and how long is it?
Timberjack was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is Timberjack based on a book or true story?
Timberjack is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dan Cushman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Timberjack?
Timberjack holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).