The Outcast (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1954, The Outcast is an action, drama, romance and western film directed by William Witney, running about 90 minutes. “THE WEST AT ITS WILDEST!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thanks to the chicanery of his crooked uncle Major Cosgrave, Jet has been cheated out of his father's property and branded a pariah. He spends the rest of the film trying to regain his birthright and clear his name. The two women in Jet's life are Judy Polsen, who chases him for so long that he finally catches her, and Alice Austin, Major Cosgrave's fianee.
Who’s in it. The Outcast stars John Derek as Jet Cosgrave, Joan Evans as Judy Polsen, Jim Davis as Major Linton Cosgrave and Catherine McLeod as Alice Austin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Outcast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outcast page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outcast tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outcast (1954)?
- In US, The Outcast is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Outcast worth watching?
- The Outcast holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outcast?
- The Outcast stars John Derek, Joan Evans, Jim Davis, Catherine McLeod and Ben Cooper.
- When was The Outcast released?
- The Outcast was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.