The Boiling Point
Synopsis
Jimmy's uncle gives him 30 days probation on Kirk's ranch to control his temper or lose his inheritance. There he gets tangled up with a gang of robbers whose boss is his rival for Kirk's daughter. With one day left in his probation, they goad him into a fight.
Top Cast
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Hoot Gibson
Jimmy Duncan
Helen Foster
Lora Kirk
Wheeler Oakman
Holt Norbo - Bank Cashier
Skeeter Bill Robbins
High - Kirk Hand
Billy Bletcher
Stubby - Kirk Hand
Lafe McKee
Tom Kirk
Charles Brinley
Gonzales
G. Raymond Nye
Nick - Henchman
Tom London
Pete Mallis - Henchman
George 'Gabby' Hayes
George Duncan
Hattie McDaniel
Caroline - the Cook (uncredited)
Art Mix
Art - Kirk Hand (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald W. Lee
- Original Title
- The Boiling Point
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- M.H. Hoffman Inc., Allied Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Donald W. Lee
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
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 Boiling Point
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What is The Boiling Point about?
Jimmy's uncle gives him 30 days probation on Kirk's ranch to control his temper or lose his inheritance. There he gets tangled up with a gang of robbers whose boss is his rival for Kirk's daughter. With one day left in his probation, they goad him into a fight.
Who directed The Boiling Point?
The Boiling Point was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Boiling Point?
The principal cast of The Boiling Point includes Hoot Gibson, Helen Foster, Wheeler Oakman, Skeeter Bill Robbins, Billy Bletcher.
When was The Boiling Point released and how long is it?
The Boiling Point was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boiling Point?
The Boiling Point holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).