The Appaloosa
“Southwest to Sonora rode the lustful, the lawless... to live on the edge of violence!”
Synopsis
A man tries to recover a horse stolen from him by a Mexican bandit.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2023-12-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bridges, Roland Kibbee
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Appaloosa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
James Bridges, Roland Kibbee, Robert MacLeod
Frank Skinner
Russell Metty
Ted J. Kent
Alan Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Helen Colvig
Costume Design
Alan Miller
Producer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
James Bridges
Screenplay
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
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 The Appaloosa
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What is The Appaloosa about?
A man tries to recover a horse stolen from him by a Mexican bandit.
Who directed The Appaloosa?
The Appaloosa was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in The Appaloosa?
The principal cast of The Appaloosa includes Marlon Brando, Anjanette Comer, John Saxon, Emilio Fernández, Alex Montoya.
When was The Appaloosa released and how long is it?
The Appaloosa was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Appaloosa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Appaloosa was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is The Appaloosa based on a book or true story?
The Appaloosa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert MacLeod".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Appaloosa?
The Appaloosa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).