Yellowstone Kelly
“Clint's back!...and 'Kookie' is with him!”
Synopsis
A fur-trapper named Kelly, who once saved the life of a Sioux chief, is allowed to set his traps in Sioux territory during the late 1870s. Reluctantly he takes on a tenderfoot assistant named Anse and together they give shelter to a runaway Arapaho woman. Tensions develop when Anse falls in love with this woman and when the Sioux chief arrives with his warriors to re-claim her.
Top Cast
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Clint Walker
Luther "Yellowstone" Kelly
Edd Byrnes
Anse Harper
John Russell
Gall, Sioux Chief
Ray Danton
Sayapi, Gall's Nephew
Claude Akins
Sergeant
Rhodes Reason
Major Towns
Andra Martin
Wahleeah, Sayapi's Arapaho Captive
Gary Vinson
Lieutenant
Warren Oates
Corporal
Nesdon Booth
Reed - Burly Soldier (uncredited)
Buff Brady
Helmsman (uncredited)
Foster Hood
Drummer (uncredited)
Harry Shannon
Captain of the Far West (uncredited)
Chief Yowlachie
Medicine Man (uncredited)
Kansas Moehring
Trooper (uncredited)
Roydon Clark
Trooper (uncredited)
Danny Sands
Bartender (uncredited)
Clyde Howdy
Indian (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kennedy
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Yellowstone Kelly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Burt Kennedy, Heck Allen
Howard Jackson
Carl E. Guthrie
William H. Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Gordon Douglas
Director
Burt Kennedy
Screenplay
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 Yellowstone Kelly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yellowstone Kelly about?
A fur-trapper named Kelly, who once saved the life of a Sioux chief, is allowed to set his traps in Sioux territory during the late 1870s. Reluctantly he takes on a tenderfoot assistant named Anse and together they give shelter to a runaway Arapaho woman. Tensions develop when Anse falls in love with this woman and when the Sioux chief arrives with his warriors to re-claim her.
Who directed Yellowstone Kelly?
Yellowstone Kelly was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Yellowstone Kelly?
The principal cast of Yellowstone Kelly includes Clint Walker, Edd Byrnes, John Russell, Ray Danton, Claude Akins.
When was Yellowstone Kelly released and how long is it?
Yellowstone Kelly was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Yellowstone Kelly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yellowstone Kelly was composed by Howard Jackson.
Is Yellowstone Kelly based on a book or true story?
Yellowstone Kelly is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Heck Allen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yellowstone Kelly?
Yellowstone Kelly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).