Belle Starr
“She Was a Wonderful Sweetheart...But a Terrible Enemy!”
Synopsis
After her family's mansion is burned down by Yankee soldiers for hiding the rebel leader Captain Sam Starr Belle Shirley vows to take revenge. Breaking Starr out of prison, she joins his small guerrilla group for a series of raids on banks and railroads, carpetbaggers and enemy troops. Belle's bravado during the attacks earns her a reputation among the locals as well as the love of Starr himself. The pair get married, but their relationship starts to break down when Sam Starr lets a couple of psychotic rebels into the gang, leaving Belle to wonder if he really cares about the Southern cause.
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Gene Tierney
Belle Starr
Randolph Scott
Sam Starr
Dana Andrews
Thomas Crail
Shepperd Strudwick
Ed Shirley
Elizabeth Patterson
Sarah
Chill Wills
Blue Duck
Louise Beavers
Mammy Lou
Olin Howland
Jasper Trench
Paul E. Burns
Sergeant
Joe Sawyer
John Cole
Joe Downing
Jim Cole
Howard Hickman
Colonel Thornton
Charles Trowbridge
Colonel Bright
James Flavin
Sergeant
Charles Middleton
Carpetbagger
Herbert Ashley
Jailer (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
Carpetbagger
Matthew Beard
Young Jake (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Belle Starr
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Lamar Trotti, Niven Busch, Cameron Rogers
Alfred Newman
Ernest Palmer, Ray Rennahan
Robert L. Simpson
Kenneth Macgowan
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Kenneth Macgowan
Producer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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 Belle Starr
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What is Belle Starr about?
After her family's mansion is burned down by Yankee soldiers for hiding the rebel leader Captain Sam Starr Belle Shirley vows to take revenge. Breaking Starr out of prison, she joins his small guerrilla group for a series of raids on banks and railroads, carpetbaggers and enemy troops. Belle's bravado during the attacks earns her a reputation among the locals as well as the love of Starr himself. The pair get married, but their relationship starts to break down when Sam Starr lets a couple of psychotic rebels into the gang, leaving Belle to wonder if he really cares about the Southern cause.
Who directed Belle Starr?
Belle Starr was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in Belle Starr?
The principal cast of Belle Starr includes Gene Tierney, Randolph Scott, Dana Andrews, Shepperd Strudwick, Elizabeth Patterson.
When was Belle Starr released and how long is it?
Belle Starr was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Belle Starr?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Belle Starr was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Belle Starr?
Belle Starr holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).