Horizons West
“LAWLESS RUTHLESS DEFIANCE!”
Synopsis
Following the Civil War, brothers Dan and Neil Hammond return to Texas, where ambitious Dan turns to rustling and then shady land deals to build an empire. Being held for a murder, he's rescued from a lynch mob by Neil, now the Marshal, but they have an inevitable falling-out.
Top Cast
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Robert Ryan
Dan Hammond
Julie Adams
Lorna Hardin
Rock Hudson
Neil Hammond
Judith Braun
Sally Eaton
John McIntire
Ira Hammond
Raymond Burr
Cord Hardin
James Arness
Tiny McGilligan
Dennis Weaver
Dandy Taylor
Frances Bavier
Martha Hammond
Tom Powers
Frank Tarleton
John Hubbard
Sam Hunter
Rodolfo Acosta
General Jose Escobar Lopez
Douglas Fowley
Ed Tompkins
Walter Reed
Layton
Raymond Greenleaf
Eli Dodson
Dan Poore
Cy
Frank Chase
Borden
Mae Clarke
Mrs. Jane Tarleton
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 14, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Stevens
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini, Herman Stein
- Original Title
- Horizons West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Louis Stevens
Henry Mancini, Herman Stein
Charles P. Boyle
Ted J. Kent
Albert J. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Albert J. Cohen
Producer
Budd Boetticher
Director
Louis Stevens
Screenplay
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Herman Stein
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horizons West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Horizons West about?
Following the Civil War, brothers Dan and Neil Hammond return to Texas, where ambitious Dan turns to rustling and then shady land deals to build an empire. Being held for a murder, he's rescued from a lynch mob by Neil, now the Marshal, but they have an inevitable falling-out.
Who directed Horizons West?
Horizons West was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Horizons West?
The principal cast of Horizons West includes Robert Ryan, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson, Judith Braun, John McIntire.
When was Horizons West released and how long is it?
Horizons West was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Horizons West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Horizons West was composed by Henry Mancini, Herman Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Horizons West?
Horizons West holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).