Pony Express
“GALLOPING THRILLS! A mighty adventure when America's destiny rode in the saddle bags of the...PONY EXPRESS”
Synopsis
Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok join forces to establish a mail route that can get mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in ten days. Along the way they must battle bad weather, hostile Indians and outlaws intent on robbing the mail and shutting down the entire operation.
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Pony Express 1953 Trailer | Charlton Heston | Rhonda Fleming
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-21
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Captain William Frank 'Buffalo Bill' Cody
Rhonda Fleming
Evelyn Hastings
Jan Sterling
Denny Russell
Forrest Tucker
James Butler aka Wild Bill Hickok
Porter Hall
Jim Bridger
Henry Brandon
Joe Cooper
Richard Shannon
Red Barrett
Stuart Randall
Pemberton
Lewis Martin
Sgt. Russell
Pat Hogan
Chief Yellow Hand (uncredited)
Michael Moore
Rance Hastings
Frank Wilcox
Mr. Walstron (uncredited)
Art Felix
Townsman (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Townsman (uncredited)
Harry Tenbrook
Townsman (uncredited)
Chick Hannan
Townsman (uncredited)
George Bell
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Marquis Warren
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Pony Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Nat Holt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Hopper
Charles Marquis Warren, Frank Gruber
Paul Sawtell
Ray Rennahan
Eda Warren
Nat Holt
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Hopper
Director
Charles Marquis Warren
Screenplay
Nat Holt
Producer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pony Express
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What is Pony Express about?
Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok join forces to establish a mail route that can get mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in ten days. Along the way they must battle bad weather, hostile Indians and outlaws intent on robbing the mail and shutting down the entire operation.
Who directed Pony Express?
Pony Express was directed by Jerry Hopper.
Who stars in Pony Express?
The principal cast of Pony Express includes Charlton Heston, Rhonda Fleming, Jan Sterling, Forrest Tucker, Porter Hall.
When was Pony Express released and how long is it?
Pony Express was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Pony Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pony Express was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pony Express?
Pony Express holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).