The Bushwhackers
“REVENGE - Frightening in it's Naked Fury!”
Synopsis
Confederate veteran Jeff Waring arrives in Independence, Missouri shortly after the Civil War, intending never again to use a gun. He finds that rancher Artemus Taylor and his henchmen are forcing out the settlers in order to claim their land for the incoming railroad.
Top Cast
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John Ireland
Jefferson Waring
Wayne Morris
Marshal John Harding
Lawrence Tierney
Sam Tobin
Dorothy Malone
Cathy Sharpe
Lon Chaney Jr.
Artemus Taylor
Myrna Dell
Norah Taylor
Frank Marlowe
Peter Sharpe
William Holmes
'Ding' Bell
Jack Elam
Cree
Ward Wood
Henchman #2
Charles Trowbridge
Justin Stone
Norman Leavitt
Deputy Yale
Stuart Randall
Slocum
George Lynn
Guthrie
Gordon Wynn
John Quigley
Gabriel Conrad
Kramer
Eddie Parks
Funeral Franklin
Bob Broder
Tommy Lloyd
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Amateau
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Gries, Rod Amateau
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- The Bushwhackers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Jack Broder Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Amateau
Tom Gries, Rod Amateau
Albert Glasser
Joseph F. Biroc
Larry Finley, Jack Broder
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Gries
Screenplay
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Larry Finley
Producer
Rod Amateau
Director
Rod Amateau
Screenplay
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bushwhackers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bushwhackers about?
Confederate veteran Jeff Waring arrives in Independence, Missouri shortly after the Civil War, intending never again to use a gun. He finds that rancher Artemus Taylor and his henchmen are forcing out the settlers in order to claim their land for the incoming railroad.
Who directed The Bushwhackers?
The Bushwhackers was directed by Rod Amateau.
Who stars in The Bushwhackers?
The principal cast of The Bushwhackers includes John Ireland, Wayne Morris, Lawrence Tierney, Dorothy Malone, Lon Chaney Jr..
When was The Bushwhackers released and how long is it?
The Bushwhackers was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bushwhackers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bushwhackers was composed by Albert Glasser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bushwhackers?
The Bushwhackers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).