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6.6 / 10(25 votes)IMDbNR19511h 27mUnited States of America

Man in the Saddle

“SIX-GUN SHOWDOWN IN THE SIERRAS”

Synopsis

A small rancher is being harassed by his mighty and powerful neighbor. When the neighbor even hires gunmen to intimidate him he has to defend himself and his property by means of violence.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 2, 1951

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
André de Toth
Screenplay & Story
Kenneth Gamet
Original Score
George Duning
Original Title
Man in the Saddle
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Scott-Brown Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

André de Toth

Screenplay & Story

Kenneth Gamet, Ernest Haycox

Original Score & Music

George Duning

Director of Photography

Charles Lawton Jr.

Film Editing

Charles Nelson

Producers

Harry Joe Brown

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Ernest Haycox

Department Leadership Roster

André de Toth

André de Toth

Director

Kenneth Gamet

Screenplay

Charles Lawton Jr.

Charles Lawton Jr.

Director of Photography

Harry Joe Brown

Producer

Charles Nelson

Editor

George Duning

George Duning

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Man in the Saddle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Man in the Saddle about?

A small rancher is being harassed by his mighty and powerful neighbor. When the neighbor even hires gunmen to intimidate him he has to defend himself and his property by means of violence.

Who directed Man in the Saddle?

Man in the Saddle was directed by André de Toth.

Who stars in Man in the Saddle?

The principal cast of Man in the Saddle includes Randolph Scott, Joan Leslie, Ellen Drew, Alexander Knox, Richard Rober.

When was Man in the Saddle released and how long is it?

Man in the Saddle was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for Man in the Saddle?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Man in the Saddle was composed by George Duning.

Is Man in the Saddle based on a book or true story?

Man in the Saddle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Haycox".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Man in the Saddle?

Man in the Saddle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).