Kentucky Rifle
“His Wits, Weapons and Women, Turned Defeat Into Victory!”
Synopsis
A man escorts a wagon load of Kentucky rifles through Indian territory and must find a way to get through without losing the rifles to the Indians. Unfortunately the Indians know about it, and give the occupants an ultimatum: either the rifles or their lives.
Top Cast
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Chill Wills
Tobias Taylor
Lance Fuller
Jason Clay
Cathy Downs
Amy Connors
Sterling Holloway
Lon Setter
Henry Hull
Preacher Bently
Jeanne Cagney
Cordie Hay
Jess Barker
Daniel Foster
John Pickard
Reuben Hay
John Alvin
Luke Thomas
I. Stanford Jolley
Jed Williams
Rory Mallinson
Indian Chief
George Keymas
Interpreter
Clyde Houck
Clyde Thomas
Alice Ralph
Mrs. Thomas (as Alice Rolph)
Chuck Roberson
Indian (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl K. Hittleman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hewitt, Francis Chase Jr., Carl K. Hittleman
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- Kentucky Rifle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Howco Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl K. Hittleman
Lee Hewitt, Francis Chase Jr., Carl K. Hittleman
Irving Gertz
Paul Ivano
Hugh Winn
Carl K. Hittleman
Department Leadership Roster
Carl K. Hittleman
Director
Lee Hewitt
Screenplay
Francis Chase Jr.
Screenplay
Carl K. Hittleman
Screenplay
Carl K. Hittleman
Producer
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Hugh Winn
Editor
Ray Heinz
Production 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 Kentucky Rifle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kentucky Rifle about?
A man escorts a wagon load of Kentucky rifles through Indian territory and must find a way to get through without losing the rifles to the Indians. Unfortunately the Indians know about it, and give the occupants an ultimatum: either the rifles or their lives.
Who directed Kentucky Rifle?
Kentucky Rifle was directed by Carl K. Hittleman.
Who stars in Kentucky Rifle?
The principal cast of Kentucky Rifle includes Chill Wills, Lance Fuller, Cathy Downs, Sterling Holloway, Henry Hull.
When was Kentucky Rifle released and how long is it?
Kentucky Rifle was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Kentucky Rifle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kentucky Rifle was composed by Irving Gertz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kentucky Rifle?
Kentucky Rifle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).