The Guns of Fort Petticoat
“GOOD WOMEN...BAD WOMEN...BRAWLING WOMEN...BRAVE WOMEN! They were all soldiers in skirts!”
Synopsis
Opposing his commanding officer's decision to attack a group of innocent Indians and wipe them out, Lt. Frank Hewitt leaves his post and heads home to Texas. He knows that the attack will send all of the tribes on the warpath and he wants to forewarn everyone. He gets a chilly reception back home however. With most of the men away having enlisted in the Confederate army Frank, a Union officer, is seen by the local women as a traitor. He convinces them of the danger that lies ahead and trains them to repel the attack that will eventually come.
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The Guns Of Fort Petticoat (1957) The Petticoat Brigade
Type: Clip • Published 2019-11-20
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Audie Murphy
Lt. Frank Hewitt
Kathryn Grant
Anne Martin
Hope Emerson
Hannah Lacey
Jeff Donnell
Mary Wheller
Jeanette Nolan
Cora Melavan
Sean McClory
Emmett Kettle
Ernestine Wade
Hetty
Peggy Maley
Lucy Conover
Isobel Elsom
Mrs. Charlotte Ogden
Patricia Tiernan
Stella Leatham
Kim Charney
Bax Leatham
Ray Teal
Salt Pork
Nestor Paiva
Tortilla
James Griffith
Kipper
Pamela Baird
Nancy (uncredited)
John Dierkes
Texas Storekeeper (uncredited)
Evelyn Finley
Blonde in Combat Practice (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Blacksmith (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Doniger
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- The Guns of Fort Petticoat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Brown-Murphy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Walter Doniger, C. William Harrison
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Ray Rennahan
Al Clark
Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Walter Doniger
Screenplay
Al Clark
Editor
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guns of Fort Petticoat
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What is The Guns of Fort Petticoat about?
Opposing his commanding officer's decision to attack a group of innocent Indians and wipe them out, Lt. Frank Hewitt leaves his post and heads home to Texas. He knows that the attack will send all of the tribes on the warpath and he wants to forewarn everyone. He gets a chilly reception back home however. With most of the men away having enlisted in the Confederate army Frank, a Union officer, is seen by the local women as a traitor. He convinces them of the danger that lies ahead and trains them to repel the attack that will eventually come.
Who directed The Guns of Fort Petticoat?
The Guns of Fort Petticoat was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in The Guns of Fort Petticoat?
The principal cast of The Guns of Fort Petticoat includes Audie Murphy, Kathryn Grant, Hope Emerson, Jeff Donnell, Jeanette Nolan.
When was The Guns of Fort Petticoat released and how long is it?
The Guns of Fort Petticoat was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guns of Fort Petticoat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guns of Fort Petticoat was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guns of Fort Petticoat?
The Guns of Fort Petticoat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).