Utah Wagon Train
“A half-million in gold buried in a cave 100 years and a mad race across the forgotten California pioneer trail to find it”
Synopsis
Rancher Rex Allen receives a summons from his uncle. an old time frontiersman, that he is in trouble. The uncle has been hired to lead a modern-day band of adventurers on a wagon train retracing the route taken by their ancestors 100 years ago. Before Rex can talk to his uncle, the uncle is murdered, and Rex sets out to find the killer and the motive by taking his uncle's place as the leader of the wagon train.
Top Cast
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Rex Allen
Rex Allen
Koko
Koko, Rex Allen's Horse (as Koko the Miracle Horse of the Movies)
Buddy Ebsen
'Snooper' Trent
Penny Edwards
Nancy Bonner
Roy Barcroft
Hank Driscoll
Sarah Padden
Sarah Wendover
Grant Withers
Red Bancroft
Arthur Space
Robert Hatfield
Edwin Rand
Jess Sutton
Robert Karnes
Henchman Jack Scully
William Holmes
Henchman Pete Millan
Stanley Andrews
Sheriff
Frank Jenks
Hap - Telephone Company Lineman
Al Bridge
Sam Sickle
Forrest Taylor
Cyrus Bonner
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- John K. Butler
- Original Title
- Utah Wagon Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Ford
John K. Butler
John MacBurnie
Edward Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Ford
Director
John K. Butler
Writer
John MacBurnie
Director of Photography
Edward Schroeder
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Utah Wagon Train.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Utah Wagon Train
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What is Utah Wagon Train about?
Rancher Rex Allen receives a summons from his uncle. an old time frontiersman, that he is in trouble. The uncle has been hired to lead a modern-day band of adventurers on a wagon train retracing the route taken by their ancestors 100 years ago. Before Rex can talk to his uncle, the uncle is murdered, and Rex sets out to find the killer and the motive by taking his uncle's place as the leader of the wagon train.
Who directed Utah Wagon Train?
Utah Wagon Train was directed by Philip Ford.
Who stars in Utah Wagon Train?
The principal cast of Utah Wagon Train includes Rex Allen, Koko, Buddy Ebsen, Penny Edwards, Roy Barcroft.
When was Utah Wagon Train released and how long is it?
Utah Wagon Train was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.