The Long Rope
“The roaring story of a frontier town where lawlessness made its last stand!”
Synopsis
A judge in a murder trial, believing the defendant is innocent, sets out to find the real killer.
Top Cast
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Hugh Marlowe
Jonas Stone
Alan Hale Jr.
Sheriff John Millard
Robert J. Wilke
Ben Matthews
Chris Robinson
Reb Gilroy
William Kerwin
Steve Matthews
Jeff Morris
Will Matthews
Lisa Montell
Alicia Alvarez
David Renard
Louis Ortega
Madeleine Taylor Holmes
Doña Vega (as Madeleine Holmes)
John A. Alonzo
Manuel Alvarez (as John Alonzo)
Jack Powers
Luke Simms
Kathryn Hart
Mrs. Creech
Scott Randall
Henchman
Steve Welles
Jim Matthews
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hamner
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
- Original Title
- The Long Rope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Margo Productions, Associated Producers (API), 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Robert Hamner
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
Kay Norton
Peter Rolfe Johnson
Margia Dean
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Robert Hamner
Writer
Kay Norton
Director of Photography
Peter Rolfe Johnson
Editor
Robert Olivas
Costume Design
Paula Giokaris
Costume Design
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
Margia Dean
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Rope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Rope about?
A judge in a murder trial, believing the defendant is innocent, sets out to find the real killer.
Who directed The Long Rope?
The Long Rope was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in The Long Rope?
The principal cast of The Long Rope includes Hugh Marlowe, Alan Hale Jr., Robert J. Wilke, Chris Robinson, William Kerwin.
When was The Long Rope released and how long is it?
The Long Rope was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Rope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Rope was composed by Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter.