The Return of Wildfire
“Horse vs. Man in Fight to Death”
Synopsis
In this above-average western, a villainous land grabber attempts to force horse ranchers to sell their ranches so he can become king of the horse market. One stubborn rancher refuses to relent and his killed. His two surviving sisters then continue the fight. They are soon assisted by a passing drifter who ends up falling for one of them. In the end a gunfight between the good and bad guys ensues.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Dobe Williams
Patricia Morison
Pat Marlowe
Mary Beth Hughes
Judy Marlowe
James Millican
Frank Keller
Reed Hadley
Marty Quinn
Chris-Pin Martin
Pancho
Stanley Andrews
Pop Marlowe
Mike Ragan
Dirk
Highland Dale
Wildfire - the Horse
Edmund Cobb
Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Ray Jones
Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Troy Melton
Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Albert Glasser
Guitar Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Taylor, Paul Landres
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl K. Hittleman, Betty Burbridge
- Original Title
- The Return of Wildfire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Robert L. Lippert Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Taylor, Paul Landres
Carl K. Hittleman, Betty Burbridge
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Taylor
Director
Paul Landres
Director
Carl K. Hittleman
Screenplay
Betty Burbridge
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 The Return of Wildfire
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What is The Return of Wildfire about?
In this above-average western, a villainous land grabber attempts to force horse ranchers to sell their ranches so he can become king of the horse market. One stubborn rancher refuses to relent and his killed. His two surviving sisters then continue the fight. They are soon assisted by a passing drifter who ends up falling for one of them. In the end a gunfight between the good and bad guys ensues.
Who directed The Return of Wildfire?
The Return of Wildfire was directed by Ray Taylor, Paul Landres.
Who stars in The Return of Wildfire?
The principal cast of The Return of Wildfire includes Richard Arlen, Patricia Morison, Mary Beth Hughes, James Millican, Reed Hadley.
When was The Return of Wildfire released and how long is it?
The Return of Wildfire was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Wildfire?
The Return of Wildfire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).