Blood on the Moon
“A woman's bullet kills as quick as a man's!”
Synopsis
Down-and-out cowhand Jim Garry is asked by his old friend Tate Riling to help mediate a cattle dispute. When Garry arrives, however, it soon becomes clear that Riling has not been entirely forthright. Garry uncovers Riling's plot to dupe local rancher John Lufton out of a fortune. When Lufton's firecracker of a daughter, Amy, gets involved, Garry must choose between his old loyalties and what he knows to be right.
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Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Jim Garry
Barbara Bel Geddes
Amy Lufton
Robert Preston
Tate Riling
Walter Brennan
Kris Barden
Phyllis Thaxter
Carol Lufton
Frank Faylen
Jake Pindalest
Tom Tully
John Lufton
Charles McGraw
Milo Sweet
Clifton Young
Joe Shotten
Tom Tyler
Frank Reardon
George Cooper
Fred Barden
Tom Keene
Ted Elser
Bud Osborne
Cap Willis
Zon Murray
Nels Titterton
Robert Bray
Bart Daniels
Joe Devlin
Barney (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin
Commissary Bartender (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Toma (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$88
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Blood on the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $88
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Lillie Hayward, Luke Short, Harold Shumate
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
Samuel E. Beetley
Theron Warth, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Robert Wise
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Theron Warth
Producer
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood on the Moon
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What is Blood on the Moon about?
Down-and-out cowhand Jim Garry is asked by his old friend Tate Riling to help mediate a cattle dispute. When Garry arrives, however, it soon becomes clear that Riling has not been entirely forthright. Garry uncovers Riling's plot to dupe local rancher John Lufton out of a fortune. When Lufton's firecracker of a daughter, Amy, gets involved, Garry must choose between his old loyalties and what he knows to be right.
Who directed Blood on the Moon?
Blood on the Moon was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Blood on the Moon?
The principal cast of Blood on the Moon includes Robert Mitchum, Barbara Bel Geddes, Robert Preston, Walter Brennan, Phyllis Thaxter.
When was Blood on the Moon released and how long is it?
Blood on the Moon was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Blood on the Moon make at the box office?
Blood on the Moon grossed $88 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Blood on the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood on the Moon was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Blood on the Moon based on a book or true story?
Blood on the Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luke Short".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood on the Moon?
Blood on the Moon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).