Massacre River
“Thrill-swept epic of a flaming frontier!”
Synopsis
Two Cavalry Officers clash over the Colonel's Daughter at a remote outpost with Indian troubles.
Top Cast
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Guy Madison
Larry Knight
Rory Calhoun
Phil Acton
Carole Mathews
Laura Jordan
Cathy Downs
Kitty Reid
Johnny Sands
Randy Reid
Steve Brodie
Burke Kimber
Art Baker
Col. James Reid
Iron Eyes Cody
Chief Yellowstone
Emory Parnell
Sgt. Johanssen
Queenie Smith
Mrs. Johanssen
Eddy Waller
Joe (as Eddie Waller)
James Bush
Eddie
John Holland
Roberts
Douglas Fowley
Simms
Harry Brown
Piano Player
Kermit Maynard
Scout
Gregg Barton
Frank
Franklyn Farnum
Army Officer at Dance (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Stevens
- Original Score
- Lucien Moraweck, John Leipold
- Original Title
- Massacre River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Windsor Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Louis Stevens, Harold Bell Wright
Lucien Moraweck, John Leipold
Jack MacKenzie
Richard Cahoon
Julian Lesser, Frank Melford
Department Leadership Roster
John Rawlins
Director
Louis Stevens
Screenplay
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Lucien Moraweck
Original Music Composer
Ann Peck
Costume Design
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Julian Lesser
Producer
Frank Melford
Producer
Richard Cahoon
Editor
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 Massacre River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Massacre River about?
Two Cavalry Officers clash over the Colonel's Daughter at a remote outpost with Indian troubles.
Who directed Massacre River?
Massacre River was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in Massacre River?
The principal cast of Massacre River includes Guy Madison, Rory Calhoun, Carole Mathews, Cathy Downs, Johnny Sands.
When was Massacre River released and how long is it?
Massacre River was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Massacre River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Massacre River was composed by Lucien Moraweck, John Leipold.
Is Massacre River based on a book or true story?
Massacre River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Bell Wright".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Massacre River?
Massacre River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).