Something for a Lonely Man
Synopsis
The blacksmith of a small western town finds himself an outcast. He had led the townspeople west in hopes of starting a new life, only to find the town that they founded is to be bypassed by the railroad.
Top Cast
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Dan Blocker
John Killibrew
Susan Clark
Mary Duren
John Dehner
Sam Ball
Warren Oates
Angus Duren
Paul Petersen
Peter Duren
Don Stroud
Eben Duren
Henry Jones
R.J. Hoferkamp
Sandy Kenyon
Bleeck
Edgar Buchanan
Old Man Wolenski
Tom Nolan
Rafe Runkel
Conlan Carter
Doc Gillespie
Dub Taylor
Sheriff
Grady Sutton
Male Secretary
Joan Shawlee
Hooker
Ralph Neff
Preacher
Iron Eyes Cody
Chief
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fante, Frank Fenton
- Original Score
- Jack Marshall
- Original Title
- Something for a Lonely Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
John Fante, Frank Fenton
Jack Marshall
Benjamin H. Kline
Robert F. Shugrue
Richard E. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
Richard E. Lyons
Producer
John Fante
Writer
Don Taylor
Director
Frank Fenton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something for a Lonely Man
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What is Something for a Lonely Man about?
The blacksmith of a small western town finds himself an outcast. He had led the townspeople west in hopes of starting a new life, only to find the town that they founded is to be bypassed by the railroad.
Who directed Something for a Lonely Man?
Something for a Lonely Man was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Something for a Lonely Man?
The principal cast of Something for a Lonely Man includes Dan Blocker, Susan Clark, John Dehner, Warren Oates, Paul Petersen.
When was Something for a Lonely Man released and how long is it?
Something for a Lonely Man was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Something for a Lonely Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something for a Lonely Man was composed by Jack Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something for a Lonely Man?
Something for a Lonely Man holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).