High Lonesome
“Ghost fingers pressed the trigger - and death flashed from the shadows...”
Synopsis
When a sudden spurt of murders occurs in the Big Bend country, suspicion immediately falls on a young drifter who just moved to the area.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Le May
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Le May
- Original Score
- Rudy Schrager
- Original Title
- High Lonesome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Le May-Templeton Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Le May
Alan Le May
Rudy Schrager
W. Howard Greene
Jack Ogilvie
George Templeton
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Le May
Writer
Rudy Schrager
Original Music Composer
George Templeton
Producer
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
Alan Le May
Director
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Byron Munson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Lonesome
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Lonesome about?
When a sudden spurt of murders occurs in the Big Bend country, suspicion immediately falls on a young drifter who just moved to the area.
Who directed High Lonesome?
High Lonesome was directed by Alan Le May.
Who stars in High Lonesome?
The principal cast of High Lonesome includes John Drew Barrymore, Chill Wills, John Archer, Lois Butler, Kristine Miller.
When was High Lonesome released and how long is it?
High Lonesome was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for High Lonesome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Lonesome was composed by Rudy Schrager.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Lonesome?
High Lonesome holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).