The Burning Hills
“People would say "But they're only kids"!”
Synopsis
When Trace Jordan's brother is murdered by members of the land-grabbing Sutton family, he vows to report this injustice to the nearest Army fort.
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Trailer for 'The Burning Hills', 1950's - Film 18880
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Wallace
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Burning Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Irving Wallace, Louis L'Amour
David Buttolph
Ted D. McCord
Clarence Kolster
Richard Whorf
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Heisler
Director
Irving Wallace
Screenplay
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Richard Whorf
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Burning Hills
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What is The Burning Hills about?
When Trace Jordan's brother is murdered by members of the land-grabbing Sutton family, he vows to report this injustice to the nearest Army fort.
Who directed The Burning Hills?
The Burning Hills was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in The Burning Hills?
The principal cast of The Burning Hills includes Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Skip Homeier, Eduard Franz, Earl Holliman.
When was The Burning Hills released and how long is it?
The Burning Hills was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Burning Hills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Burning Hills was composed by David Buttolph.
Is The Burning Hills based on a book or true story?
The Burning Hills is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis L'Amour".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Burning Hills?
The Burning Hills holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).