The Raid
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Synopsis
A group of confederate prisoners escape to Canada and plan to rob the banks and set fire to the small town of Saint Albans in Vermont. To get the lie of the land, their leader spends a few days in the town and finds he is getting drawn into its life and especially into that of an attractive widow and her son.
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Van Heflin
Maj. Neal Benton
Anne Bancroft
Katy Bishop
Richard Boone
Capt. Lionel Foster
Lee Marvin
Lt. Keating
Tommy Rettig
Larry Bishop
Peter Graves
Capt. Frank Dwyer
Douglas Spencer
Rev. Douglas
Paul Cavanagh
Col. Tucker
Will Wright
Josiah Anderson
James Best
Lt. Robinson
John Dierkes
Cpl. Fred Deane
Helen Ford
Delphine Coates
Lee Aaker
Larry's Friend (uncredited)
Claude Akins
Lt. Ramsey (uncredited)
Robert Easton
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
William Schallert
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
John Beradino
Yankee Soldier Buying Cigars (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Fregonese
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Raid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Panoramic Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Fregonese
Sydney Boehm, Herbert Ravenel Sass, Francis M. Cockrell
Roy Webb
Lucien Ballard
Robert Golden
Robert L. Jacks, Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Robert L. Jacks
Producer
Hugo Fregonese
Director
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Robert Golden
Editor
Travilla
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 The Raid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Raid about?
A group of confederate prisoners escape to Canada and plan to rob the banks and set fire to the small town of Saint Albans in Vermont. To get the lie of the land, their leader spends a few days in the town and finds he is getting drawn into its life and especially into that of an attractive widow and her son.
Who directed The Raid?
The Raid was directed by Hugo Fregonese.
Who stars in The Raid?
The principal cast of The Raid includes Van Heflin, Anne Bancroft, Richard Boone, Lee Marvin, Tommy Rettig.
When was The Raid released and how long is it?
The Raid was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Raid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Raid was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The Raid based on a book or true story?
The Raid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herbert Ravenel Sass".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Raid?
The Raid holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).