Ride the High Country
“Showdown in the High Sierra!”
Synopsis
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
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Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Gil Westrum
Joel McCrea
Steve Judd
Mariette Hartley
Elsa Knudsen
Ron Starr
Heck Longtree
Edgar Buchanan
Judge Tolliver
R.G. Armstrong
Joshua Knudsen
Jenie Jackson
Kate
James Drury
Billy Hammond
L.Q. Jones
Sylvus Hammond
John Anderson
Elder Hammond
John Davis Chandler
Jimmy Hammond
Warren Oates
Henry Hammond
Alice Allyn
Candy (uncredited)
George Bell
Townsman (uncredited)
Oscar Blank
Miner (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Miner (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Spieler (uncredited)
Chris Carter
Rose (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$813K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Screenplay & Story
- N.B. Stone Jr.
- Original Score
- George Bassman
- Original Title
- Ride the High Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $813K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Peckinpah
N.B. Stone Jr.
George Bassman
Lucien Ballard
Frank Santillo
Richard E. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Peckinpah
Director
Richard E. Lyons
Producer
Frank Santillo
Editor
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
George Bassman
Original Music Composer
N.B. Stone Jr.
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ride the High Country
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What is Ride the High Country about?
An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
Who directed Ride the High Country?
Ride the High Country was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who stars in Ride the High Country?
The principal cast of Ride the High Country includes Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley, Ron Starr, Edgar Buchanan.
When was Ride the High Country released and how long is it?
Ride the High Country was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ride the High Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ride the High Country was composed by George Bassman.