Cheyenne (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1947, Cheyenne is a western film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 99 minutes. “LOVE AND ACTION RIDE HAND-IN-HAND!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Slick gambler James Wylie (Dennis Morgan) is apprehended by the law and given the option to forgo a prison sentence if he poses as a bandit. His mission is to uncover the identity of the Poet, a notorious outlaw who has been holding up bank-owned stagecoaches and leaving verses at the crime scenes to taunt the authorities. James finds time to woo the Poet's lovely wife, Ann (Jane Wyman), who initially cold-shoulders him. But, as a romance develops, they partner up to find the robber.
Who’s in it. Cheyenne stars Dennis Morgan as James Wylie, Jane Wyman as Ann Kincaid, Janis Paige as Emily Carson and Bruce Bennett as Ed Landers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Cheyenne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheyenne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheyenne tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheyenne (1947)?
- In US, Cheyenne is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cheyenne worth watching?
- Cheyenne holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheyenne?
- Cheyenne stars Dennis Morgan, Jane Wyman, Janis Paige, Bruce Bennett and Alan Hale.
- When was Cheyenne released?
- Cheyenne was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.