West of Abilene
“Blazin' Six-Guns Bark the Waterloo of the West's Toughest Killers!”
Synopsis
Frontiersman Tom Garfield and his pals endeavor to save their land from the clutches of slimy easterner Forsyth. The villain hires a bit of local muscle in the form of brutish Chris Matson, but he's no match for our hero.
Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Tom Garfield
Bruce Bennett
Frank Garfield
Marjorie Cooley
Judith Burnside
William Pawley
Chris Matson
Don Beddoe
Forsyth
George Cleveland
Bill Burnside
Forrest Taylor
Sheriff
William Kellogg
Deputy (as W. A. Kellogg)
Bob Nolan
Bob
Francis Walker
Bat
Eddie Laughton
Poke
Vester Pegg
Kennedy
Bud Osborne
Wilson
Pat Brady
Pat, Sons of the Pioneers Band Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ceder
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Franklin
- Original Title
- West of Abilene
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ceder
Paul Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ceder
Director
Paul Franklin
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About West of Abilene
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What is West of Abilene about?
Frontiersman Tom Garfield and his pals endeavor to save their land from the clutches of slimy easterner Forsyth. The villain hires a bit of local muscle in the form of brutish Chris Matson, but he's no match for our hero.
Who directed West of Abilene?
West of Abilene was directed by Ralph Ceder.
Who stars in West of Abilene?
The principal cast of West of Abilene includes Charles Starrett, Bruce Bennett, Marjorie Cooley, William Pawley, Don Beddoe.
When was West of Abilene released and how long is it?
West of Abilene was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for West of Abilene?
West of Abilene holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).