Tulsa (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1949, Tulsa is a drama film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Tulsa, Oklahoma at the start of the oil boom and Cherokee Lansing's rancher father is killed in a fight with the Tanner Oil Company. Cherokee plans revenge by bringing in her own wells with the help of oil expert Brad Brady and childhood friend Jim Redbird. When the oil and the money start gushing in, both Brad and Jim want to protect the land but Cherokee has different ideas. What started out as revenge for her father's death has turned into an obsession for wealth and power.
Who’s in it. Tulsa stars Susan Hayward as Cherokee Lansing, Robert Preston as Brad Brady, Pedro Armendáriz as Jim Redbird and Lloyd Gough as Bruce Tanner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Tulsa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tulsa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tulsa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tulsa (1949)?
- In US, Tulsa is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tulsa worth watching?
- Tulsa holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tulsa?
- Tulsa stars Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, Pedro Armendáriz, Lloyd Gough and Chill Wills.
- When was Tulsa released?
- Tulsa was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.