Escort West
“Rebel on a Rampage!”
Synopsis
Seeking a new place to call home, former Confederate soldier Ben Lassiter (Victor Mature) and his daughter meet Beth (Elaine Stewart), whose fiancé is a Union soldier. Lassiter falls for Beth, and when Indians attack, they head to a cavalry camp where Lassiter must battle the Indians as well as Beth's fiancé.
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Victor Mature
Ben Lassiter
Elaine Stewart
Beth Drury
Faith Domergue
Martha Drury
Reba Waters
Abbey Lassiter
Noah Beery Jr.
Lt. Jamison
Leo Gordon
Trooper Vogel
Harry Carey Jr.
Trooper Travis
Slim Pickens
Corporal Wheeler
Rex Ingram
Nelson Walker
John Hubbard
Lt. Weeks
Roy Barcroft
Sgt. Doyle
William Ching
Capt. Howard Poole
Ken Curtis
Trooper Burch
Claire Du Brey
Mrs. Kate Fenniman
Syd Saylor
Elwood Fenniman
Chuck Hayward
Indian
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Gordon, Fred Hartsook
- Original Score
- Henry Vars
- Original Title
- Escort West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Romina Productions, Batjac Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis D. Lyon
Leo Gordon, Fred Hartsook
Henry Vars
William H. Clothier
Otto Ludwig
Nate H. Edwards, Robert E. Morrison
Department Leadership Roster
Francis D. Lyon
Director
Leo Gordon
Writer
Nate H. Edwards
Producer
Elmer Ellsworth
Costume Design
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Fred Carson
Stunt Coordinator
Robert E. Morrison
Producer
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Fred Hartsook
Writer
Neva Rames
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escort West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escort West about?
Seeking a new place to call home, former Confederate soldier Ben Lassiter (Victor Mature) and his daughter meet Beth (Elaine Stewart), whose fiancé is a Union soldier. Lassiter falls for Beth, and when Indians attack, they head to a cavalry camp where Lassiter must battle the Indians as well as Beth's fiancé.
Who directed Escort West?
Escort West was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
Who stars in Escort West?
The principal cast of Escort West includes Victor Mature, Elaine Stewart, Faith Domergue, Reba Waters, Noah Beery Jr..
When was Escort West released and how long is it?
Escort West was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Escort West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escort West was composed by Henry Vars.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escort West?
Escort 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.).