Showdown at Abilene (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1956, Showdown at Abilene is a western film directed by Charles F. Haas, running about 80 minutes. “The blazing story of the great Abilene range war!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him.
Who’s in it. Showdown at Abilene stars Jock Mahoney as Jim Trask, Martha Hyer as Peggy Bigelow, Lyle Bettger as Dave Mosely and David Janssen as Verne Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Showdown at Abilene has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Showdown at Abilene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Showdown at Abilene 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 Showdown at Abilene (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Showdown at Abilene change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Showdown at Abilene worth watching?
- Showdown at Abilene 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 Showdown at Abilene?
- Showdown at Abilene stars Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer, Lyle Bettger, David Janssen and Grant Williams.
- When was Showdown at Abilene released?
- Showdown at Abilene was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.