The King and Four Queens
“The King plays the hottest game in the West . . . with four Queens!”
Synopsis
Opportunistic con man Dan Kehoe ingratiates himself with the cantankerous mother of four outlaws and their beautiful widows in order to find their hidden gold.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Fitts, Richard Alan Simmons
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The King and Four Queens
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Russ-Field Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Margaret Fitts, Richard Alan Simmons
Alex North
Lucien Ballard
David Bretherton
David Hempstead, Robert Waterfield
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Margaret Fitts
Screenplay
Richard Alan Simmons
Screenplay
Wiard B. Ihnen
Production Design
David Hempstead
Producer
David Bretherton
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The King and Four Queens
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What is The King and Four Queens about?
Opportunistic con man Dan Kehoe ingratiates himself with the cantankerous mother of four outlaws and their beautiful widows in order to find their hidden gold.
Who directed The King and Four Queens?
The King and Four Queens was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in The King and Four Queens?
The principal cast of The King and Four Queens includes Clark Gable, Eleanor Parker, Jean Willes, Jo Van Fleet, Barbara Nichols.
When was The King and Four Queens released and how long is it?
The King and Four Queens was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The King and Four Queens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King and Four Queens was composed by Alex North.
Is The King and Four Queens based on a book or true story?
The King and Four Queens is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Fitts".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King and Four Queens?
The King and Four Queens holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).