The Golden Stallion
Synopsis
Diamonds are being smuggled across the border from Mexico in a specially made shoe of a palomino mare. One of the smugglers is killed when the mare runs off. The sheriff blames Trigger for the death. To keep his horse from being destroyed, Roy confesses and goes to jail. The smugglers buy Trigger and put him to work smuggling diamonds. The mare, who had earlier heard a trist with Trigger, foals Trigger, Jr. who Roy, finally out of jail, uses to help capture the smugglers.
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Trigger - Roy's Horse
Dale Evans
Stormy Billings
Estelita Rodriguez
Pepé Valdez
Pat Brady
Sparrow Biffle
Douglas Evans
Jeff Middleton, Owner of Oro City Hotel
Frank Fenton
Oro City Sheriff
Greg McClure
Henchman Ben
Dale Van Sickel
Henchman Ed Hart
Clarence Straight
Bartender Spud
Jack Sparks
Guard
Chester Conklin
Old Man
Foy Willing
Foy
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Sloan Nibley
- Original Title
- The Golden Stallion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Sloan Nibley
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Sloan Nibley
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 The Golden Stallion
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What is The Golden Stallion about?
Diamonds are being smuggled across the border from Mexico in a specially made shoe of a palomino mare. One of the smugglers is killed when the mare runs off. The sheriff blames Trigger for the death. To keep his horse from being destroyed, Roy confesses and goes to jail. The smugglers buy Trigger and put him to work smuggling diamonds. The mare, who had earlier heard a trist with Trigger, foals Trigger, Jr. who Roy, finally out of jail, uses to help capture the smugglers.
Who directed The Golden Stallion?
The Golden Stallion was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in The Golden Stallion?
The principal cast of The Golden Stallion includes Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Estelita Rodriguez, Pat Brady.
When was The Golden Stallion released and how long is it?
The Golden Stallion was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Golden Stallion?
The Golden Stallion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).