Surrender (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1950, Surrender is a drama, romance and western film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 90 minutes. “STORY OF AN AMORAL WOMAN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Violet Barton, a femme-fatale goal-setter, fascinates men and readily returns their affection to obtain the wealth she desires, even to the point of bigamy. She has an affair with gambler Gregg Delaney but marries his best friend, Johnny Hale, when she discovers Hale is the richest man in Texas. This loses her the respect of her sister, Janet, who loves Hale, and Delaney, who loves Violet. Meanwhile, town sheriff Bill Howard is working hard to get Delaney to confess to a murder.
Who’s in it. Surrender stars Vera Ralston as Violet Barton, John Carroll as Gregg Delaney, Walter Brennan as Sheriff Bill Howard and Francis Lederer as Henry Vaan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Surrender has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surrender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surrender tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surrender (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Surrender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Surrender worth watching?
- Surrender holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surrender?
- Surrender stars Vera Ralston, John Carroll, Walter Brennan, Francis Lederer and William Ching.
- When was Surrender released?
- Surrender was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.