Roar of the Iron Horse
“THE HIGH ROAD TO EMPIRE! forged in blood...paved with hot lead...raging with mile-a-minute action!”
Synopsis
Columbia Pictures elevated stunt man Jock O'Mahoney to stardom in this 15 chapter western serial about the building of the transcontinental railroad. O'Mahoney played a railroad agent who uncovers the master criminal behind a series of sabotage attempts on the construction site.
Top Cast
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Jock Mahoney
Jim Grant
Virginia Herrick
Carol Lane
William Fawcett
Rocky
Harold Landon
Tom Lane
Jack Ingram
Homer Lathrop
Mickey Simpson
Cal - Henchman
George Eldredge
Karl Ulrich- aka The Baron
Myron Healey
Ace -Henchman [Chs.3,4,6,9,10,15]
Rusty Wescoatt
Scully - Lathrop's Foreman
Frank Ellis
Bat - Henchman
Pierce Lyden
Erv Hopkins - Henchman
Dick Curtis
Campo - The Baron's Chief Gunman
Hugh Prosser
Lefty - Henchman [Chs.1-4,7-9]
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton, Sherman L. Lowe, Royal K. Cole
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Roar of the Iron Horse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 20m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr
George H. Plympton, Sherman L. Lowe, Royal K. Cole
John Leipold
Fayte M. Browne
Earl Turner
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Thomas Carr
Director
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Sherman L. Lowe
Screenplay
Royal K. Cole
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Fayte M. Browne
Director of Photography
Earl Turner
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Roar of the Iron Horse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roar of the Iron Horse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roar of the Iron Horse about?
Columbia Pictures elevated stunt man Jock O'Mahoney to stardom in this 15 chapter western serial about the building of the transcontinental railroad. O'Mahoney played a railroad agent who uncovers the master criminal behind a series of sabotage attempts on the construction site.
Who directed Roar of the Iron Horse?
Roar of the Iron Horse was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr.
Who stars in Roar of the Iron Horse?
The principal cast of Roar of the Iron Horse includes Jock Mahoney, Virginia Herrick, William Fawcett, Harold Landon, Jack Ingram.
When was Roar of the Iron Horse released and how long is it?
Roar of the Iron Horse was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 4h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Roar of the Iron Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roar of the Iron Horse was composed by John Leipold.