Day of the Outlaw
“Watch what happens to the women... watch the west explode!”
Synopsis
Blaise Starrett is a rancher at odds with homesteaders when outlaws hold up the small town. The outlaws are held in check only by their notorious leader, but he is diagnosed with a fatal wound and the town is a powder keg waiting to blow.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-03
Top Cast
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Robert Ryan
Blaise Starrett
Burl Ives
Jack Bruhn
Tina Louise
Helen Crane
Alan Marshal
Hal Crane
Venetia Stevenson
Ernine, Vic's Daughter
David Nelson
Gene, Bruhn's Gang
Nehemiah Persoff
Dan, Starret's Foreman
Jack Lambert
Tex, Bruhn's gang
Frank De Kova
Denver, Bruhn's Gang
Lance Fuller
Pace, Bruhn's Gang
Elisha Cook Jr.
Larry Teter, Town Barber
Dabbs Greer
Doc Langer, Veterinarian
Betsy Jones-Moreland
Mrs. Preston
Helen Westcott
Vivian
Donald Elson
Vic, General Store Owner
Robert Cornthwaite
Tommy Preston, Wyoming Hotel Owner
Michael McGreevey
Bobby, Vic's Son
Dan Sheridan
Lewis
Release History & Theatrical Window
Washington, District of Columbia
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Alexander Courage
- Original Title
- Day of the Outlaw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Security Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
Philip Yordan, Lee E. Wells
Alexander Courage
Russell Harlan
Robert Lawrence
Sidney Harmon, Philip Yordan
Department Leadership Roster
André de Toth
Director
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Sidney Harmon
Producer
Alexander Courage
Original Music Composer
Robert Lawrence
Editor
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Elva Martien
Costume Design
Philip Yordan
Producer
Robert Martien
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Day of the Outlaw
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What is Day of the Outlaw about?
Blaise Starrett is a rancher at odds with homesteaders when outlaws hold up the small town. The outlaws are held in check only by their notorious leader, but he is diagnosed with a fatal wound and the town is a powder keg waiting to blow.
Who directed Day of the Outlaw?
Day of the Outlaw was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Day of the Outlaw?
The principal cast of Day of the Outlaw includes Robert Ryan, Burl Ives, Tina Louise, Alan Marshal, Venetia Stevenson.
When was Day of the Outlaw released and how long is it?
Day of the Outlaw was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Day of the Outlaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Day of the Outlaw was composed by Alexander Courage.
Is Day of the Outlaw based on a book or true story?
Day of the Outlaw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lee E. Wells".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Day of the Outlaw?
Day of the Outlaw holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.