Bitter Heritage
Synopsis
A powerful story of the son of America's most famous outlaw: Jesse James. Jesse, Jr. struggles to return to the town which his father lived. His love interest is Elizabeth Montgomery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Landon
- Original Title
- Bitter Heritage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Joseph Landon
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Joseph Landon
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bitter Heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Heritage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bitter Heritage about?
A powerful story of the son of America's most famous outlaw: Jesse James. Jesse, Jr. struggles to return to the town which his father lived. His love interest is Elizabeth Montgomery.
Who directed Bitter Heritage?
Bitter Heritage was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Bitter Heritage?
The principal cast of Bitter Heritage includes Franchot Tone, Elizabeth Montgomery, James Drury, Henry Hull, Eva Le Gallienne.
When was Bitter Heritage released and how long is it?
Bitter Heritage was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bitter Heritage?
Bitter Heritage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).