The Silver Star (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1955, The Silver Star is a western film directed by Richard Bartlett, running about 73 minutes. “Crack of a bullet...and a coward becomes a killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A third generation deputy sheriff doubts whether or not he has the guts for the job that killed both his father and grandfather. His doubts are re-enforced when three vicious gunmen arrive in town. From the original 35mm widescreen negative.
Who’s in it. The Silver Star stars Edgar Buchanan as Will 'Bill' Dowdy (as Edgar Buchanon), Marie Windsor as Karen Childress, Lon Chaney Jr. as John W. Harmon (as Lon Chaney) and Barton MacLane as Henry 'Tiny' Longtree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Silver Star has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silver Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silver Star 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 Silver Star (1955)?
- In US, The Silver Star is available to stream on Philo and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silver Star worth watching?
- The Silver Star holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Silver Star?
- The Silver Star stars Edgar Buchanan, Marie Windsor, Lon Chaney Jr., Barton MacLane and Morris Ankrum.
- When was The Silver Star released?
- The Silver Star was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.