The Duel at Silver Creek
“Gun Against Gun For The Rule Of The Town!”
Synopsis
When a gang of ruthless claim jumpers brutally murders his miner father, a gunman known as the Silver Kid joins forces with the local marshal to free the tiny town of Silver City from the clutches of the dastardly villains.
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Audie Murphy
Luke Cromwell - The Silver Kid
Faith Domergue
Opal Lacy
Stephen McNally
Marshal Lightning Tyrone
Susan Cabot
Jane 'Dusty' Fargo
Gerald Mohr
Rod Lacy
Eugene Iglesias
Johnny Sombrero
James Anderson
Rat Face Blake
Walter Sande
Pete Fargo
Lee Marvin
Tinhorn Burgess
George Eldredge
Jim Ryan - Bartender
Victor Adamson
Townsman (uncredited)
John Albright
Townsman (uncredited)
Carl Andre
Carl - Claim Jumper (uncredited)
Emile Avery
Posse Member (uncredited)
William Bailey
Townsman (uncredited)
Griff Barnett
Dan 'Pop' Muzik (uncredited)
George Bell
Townsman (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Sam (voice / uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
(New York City, New York)
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Drayson Adams, Joseph Hoffman
- Original Score
- Herman Stein
- Original Title
- The Duel at Silver Creek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Gerald Drayson Adams, Joseph Hoffman
Herman Stein
Irving Glassberg
Russell F. Schoengarth
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Don Siegel
Director
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Gerald Drayson Adams
Screenplay
Joseph Hoffman
Screenplay
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
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 Duel at Silver Creek
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Duel at Silver Creek about?
When a gang of ruthless claim jumpers brutally murders his miner father, a gunman known as the Silver Kid joins forces with the local marshal to free the tiny town of Silver City from the clutches of the dastardly villains.
Who directed The Duel at Silver Creek?
The Duel at Silver Creek was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in The Duel at Silver Creek?
The principal cast of The Duel at Silver Creek includes Audie Murphy, Faith Domergue, Stephen McNally, Susan Cabot, Gerald Mohr.
When was The Duel at Silver Creek released and how long is it?
The Duel at Silver Creek was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
How much did The Duel at Silver Creek make at the box office?
The Duel at Silver Creek grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Duel at Silver Creek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duel at Silver Creek was composed by Herman Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Duel at Silver Creek?
The Duel at Silver Creek holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).