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5.7 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19531h 17mUnited States of America

Born to the Saddle

“Filmed in the COLORS of the GREAT OUTDOORS! He Rides Like Crazy...and Shoots Like Blazes!”

Synopsis

A naïve, recently-orphaned young man discovers he's being used as a pawn in a crooked gambler's plan to rig a July 4 horserace. Western.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 15, 1953

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William Beaudine
Screenplay & Story
Adele Buffington
Original Title
Born to the Saddle
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 17m
Production Studios
Elliott-Shelton Films Inc., Astor Pictures Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Beaudine

Screenplay & Story

Adele Buffington, Gordon Ray Young

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Gordon Ray Young

Department Leadership Roster

William Beaudine

William Beaudine

Director

Adele Buffington

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Born to the Saddle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to the Saddle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Born to the Saddle about?

A naïve, recently-orphaned young man discovers he's being used as a pawn in a crooked gambler's plan to rig a July 4 horserace. Western.

Who directed Born to the Saddle?

Born to the Saddle was directed by William Beaudine.

Who stars in Born to the Saddle?

The principal cast of Born to the Saddle includes Leif Erickson, Donald Woods, Karen Morley, Rand Brooks, Chuck Courtney.

When was Born to the Saddle released and how long is it?

Born to the Saddle was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.

Is Born to the Saddle based on a book or true story?

Born to the Saddle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gordon Ray Young".