The Lone Hand (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1953, The Lone Hand is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 80 minutes. “The untold story of the secret outlaw empire that ruled the Rockies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zachary Hallock and his son Joshua are farmers who live in a frontier town that suffers the assaults of a band of outlaws. After the murder of a Pinkerton's detective, the farmers decide to unite against the bandits, but Hallock rejects the proposal. To the astonishment of his son and his fiancée, Hallock decides to join the outlaws.
Who’s in it. The Lone Hand stars Joel McCrea as Zachary Hallock, Barbara Hale as Sarah Jane Skaggs, Alex Nicol as Jonah Varden and Charles Drake as George Hadley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Lone Hand has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Lone Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lone Hand 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 The Lone Hand (1953)?
- In US, The Lone Hand 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 The Lone Hand worth watching?
- The Lone Hand holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lone Hand?
- The Lone Hand stars Joel McCrea, Barbara Hale, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake and Jimmy Hunt.
- When was The Lone Hand released?
- The Lone Hand was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.