A Ticket to Tomahawk (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1950, A Ticket to Tomahawk is a comedy, music and western film directed by Richard Sale, running about 87 minutes. “Comedy Western on the Railroad” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cowboy is hired by a stagecoach boss to stop the railroad reaching his territory and putting him out of business. He uses everything from Indians to dancehall girls to try to thwart the plan. But the railroad workers, led by a female sharpshooter and an ambitious salesman, prove tough customers.
Who’s in it. A Ticket to Tomahawk stars Dan Dailey as Johnny Behind-the-Deuces, Anne Baxter as Kit Dodge Jr., Rory Calhoun as Dakota and Walter Brennan as Terence Sweeny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, A Ticket to Tomahawk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Ticket to Tomahawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Ticket to Tomahawk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Ticket to Tomahawk (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Ticket to Tomahawk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Ticket to Tomahawk worth watching?
- A Ticket to Tomahawk holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Ticket to Tomahawk?
- A Ticket to Tomahawk stars Dan Dailey, Anne Baxter, Rory Calhoun, Walter Brennan and Arthur Hunnicutt.
- When was A Ticket to Tomahawk released?
- A Ticket to Tomahawk was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.