Badlands of Dakota
“Thundering Down from the Black Hills...Come the Boldest, Blackest Days of the West! Deadwood City -- a Roaring Capitol of an Empire of Lawlessness -- Where Life Was Cheap -- Love Priceless!”
Synopsis
In the Dakotas during the days of the Great Gold Boom, brothers Jim and Bob Holliday are bumping heads over the affections of pretty Anne Grayson. While all this is going on, Wild Bill Hickok does his best to neutralize the local criminal element-and to fend off the romantic overtures of boisterous Calamity Jane.
Top Cast
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Robert Stack
Jim Holliday
Ann Rutherford
Anne Grayson
Broderick Crawford
Bob Holliday
Frances Farmer
Calamity Jane
Lon Chaney Jr.
Jack McCall
Richard Dix
James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok
Andy Devine
Spearfish
Hugh Herbert
Rocky Plummer
Fuzzy Knight
Hurricane Harry
Bradley Page
Jesse Chapman
Dwight Latham
Member, The Jesters
Walter Carlson
Member, The Jesters
Guy Bonham
Member, The Jesters
Addison Richards
Gen. George Custer
Willie Fung
Wong Lee
Richard Alexander
Coach Driver with Rifle
Don Barclay
Joe
Robert Barron
Gambler
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Geraghty
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Badlands of Dakota
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Gerald Geraghty, Harold Shumate, Victor McLeod
Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
Stanley Cortez
Frank Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Geraghty
Screenplay
Alfred E. Green
Director
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Victor McLeod
Writer
Frank Gross
Editor
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 Badlands of Dakota
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What is Badlands of Dakota about?
In the Dakotas during the days of the Great Gold Boom, brothers Jim and Bob Holliday are bumping heads over the affections of pretty Anne Grayson. While all this is going on, Wild Bill Hickok does his best to neutralize the local criminal element-and to fend off the romantic overtures of boisterous Calamity Jane.
Who directed Badlands of Dakota?
Badlands of Dakota was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Badlands of Dakota?
The principal cast of Badlands of Dakota includes Robert Stack, Ann Rutherford, Broderick Crawford, Frances Farmer, Lon Chaney Jr..
When was Badlands of Dakota released and how long is it?
Badlands of Dakota was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Badlands of Dakota?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Badlands of Dakota was composed by Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Badlands of Dakota?
Badlands of Dakota holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).