The Baron of Arizona
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Synopsis
The U.S. government recognizes land grants made when the West was under Spanish rule. This inspires James Reavis to forge a chain of historical evidence that makes a foundling girl the Baroness of Arizona. Reavis marries the girl and presses his claim to the entire Arizona territory.
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Vincent Price in The Baron of ArizonaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-06
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Vincent Price
James Addison Reavis
Ellen Drew
Sofia de Peralta-Reavis
Vladimir Sokoloff
Pepito Alvarez
Beulah Bondi
Loma Morales
Reed Hadley
John Griff
Robert Barrat
Judge Adams
Robin Short
Tom Lansing
Karen Kester
Sofia as a child
Margia Dean
Marquesa de Santella
Jonathan Hale
Governor
I. Stanford Jolley
Mr. Richardson
Tina Pine
Rita
Angelo Rossitto
Angie -- Gypsy
Edward Keane
Surveyor General Miller
Barbara Woodell
Mrs. Carrie Lansing
Fred Kohler Jr.
Demmings
Tristram Coffin
McCleary
Gene Roth
Father Guardian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Phoenix, Arizona
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Homer Croy, Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- The Baron of Arizona
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Deputy Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Homer Croy, Samuel Fuller
Paul Dunlap
James Wong Howe
Arthur Hilton
Carl K. Hittleman, Robert L. Lippert
Department Leadership Roster
Carl K. Hittleman
Producer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Samuel Fuller
Writer
Samuel Fuller
Director
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Jack Poplin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Baron of Arizona about?
The U.S. government recognizes land grants made when the West was under Spanish rule. This inspires James Reavis to forge a chain of historical evidence that makes a foundling girl the Baroness of Arizona. Reavis marries the girl and presses his claim to the entire Arizona territory.
Who directed The Baron of Arizona?
The Baron of Arizona was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in The Baron of Arizona?
The principal cast of The Baron of Arizona includes Vincent Price, Ellen Drew, Vladimir Sokoloff, Beulah Bondi, Reed Hadley.
When was The Baron of Arizona released and how long is it?
The Baron of Arizona was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Baron of Arizona?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Baron of Arizona was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Baron of Arizona?
The Baron of Arizona holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).