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Devil's Doorway

English • 1950 • 1h 24m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

A Native American Civil War hero returns home to fight for his people.

Included in
Additions: August 2020
Position 14
Included in
Western Noir
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorAnthony Mann

WriterGuy Trosper

CinematographerJohn Alton

ComposerDaniele Amfitheatrof

EditorConrad A. Nervig

ProducerNicholas Nayfack

Cast

Robert Tayloras Lance Poole

Louis Calhernas Verne Coolan

Paula Raymondas Orrie Masters

Marshall Thompson

as Rod MacDougall

James Mitchellas Red Rock

Edgar Buchananas Zeke Carmody

Rhys Williamsas Scotty MacDougall

Spring Byingtonas Mrs. Masters

James Millicanas Ike Stapleton

Bruce Cowlingas Lt. Grimes

Fritz Leiberas Mr. Poole

Harry Antrimas Dr. C.O. MacQuillan

Chief John Big Treeas Thundercloud

William Baileyas Posse Member (uncredited)

Rudy Bowmanas Townsman (uncredited)

Vivian Brownas Mrs. Campbell (uncredited)

Roy Butleras Posse Member (uncredited)

Bertha Codyas Mary (uncredited)

Cecil Combsas Posse Member (uncredited)

Frank Conlanas Telegrapher (uncredited)

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