Canyon Crossroads
“The first great story of... Uranium hunters!”
Synopsis
A mining engineer, who is shunned by his peers for his unorthodox beliefs concerning the whereabouts of large uranium deposits, joins forces with a girl and her father to search for the mineral. When the father is hurt in an accident, daughter and engineer continue the project, aided by a Native American guide. Unbeknownst to the group, a reputable citizen of the town, really of low moral value, is shadowing them, his intention to jump their claim.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Heath, Emmett Murphy
- Original Title
- Canyon Crossroads
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Bel-Air Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Laurence Heath, Emmett Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Laurence Heath
Screenplay
Emmett Murphy
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 Canyon Crossroads
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What is Canyon Crossroads about?
A mining engineer, who is shunned by his peers for his unorthodox beliefs concerning the whereabouts of large uranium deposits, joins forces with a girl and her father to search for the mineral. When the father is hurt in an accident, daughter and engineer continue the project, aided by a Native American guide. Unbeknownst to the group, a reputable citizen of the town, really of low moral value, is shadowing them, his intention to jump their claim.
Who directed Canyon Crossroads?
Canyon Crossroads was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in Canyon Crossroads?
The principal cast of Canyon Crossroads includes Richard Basehart, Phyllis Kirk, Stephen Elliott, Russell Collins, Richard Hale.
When was Canyon Crossroads released and how long is it?
Canyon Crossroads was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Canyon Crossroads?
Canyon Crossroads holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).