Blaise Starrett is a rancher at odds with homesteaders when outlaws hold up the small town. The outlaws are held in check only by their notorious leader, but he is diagnosed with a fatal wound and the town is a powder keg waiting to blow.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorAndré de Toth

WriterPhilip Yordan

CinematographerRussell Harlan

ComposerAlexander Courage

EditorRobert Lawrence

ProducerSidney Harmon, Philip Yordan

Cast

Robert Ryanas Blaise Starrett

Burl Ivesas Jack Bruhn

Tina Louiseas Helen Crane

Alan Marshalas Hal Crane

Venetia Stevensonas Ernine, Vic's Daughter

David Nelsonas Gene, Bruhn's Gang

Nehemiah Persoffas Dan, Starret's Foreman

Jack Lambertas Tex, Bruhn's gang

Frank De Kovaas Denver, Bruhn's Gang

Lance Fulleras Pace, Bruhn's Gang

Elisha Cook Jr.as Larry Teter, Town Barber

Dabbs Greeras Doc Langer, Veterinarian

Betsy Jones-Morelandas Mrs. Preston

Helen Westcottas Vivian

Donald Elsonas Vic, General Store Owner

Robert Cornthwaiteas Tommy Preston, Wyoming Hotel Owner

Michael McGreeveyas Bobby, Vic's Son

Dan Sheridanas Lewis

George Ross

William Schallert

Double Feature

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Two Girls on the Street1939

Both directed by André de Toth

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