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Star in the Dust (1956)

NR · 1956-06-13 · 1h 20m · EN
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THE STORY OF THE MOST DESPERATE GAMBLE THE WEST HAS EVER KNOWN!

The sheriff of Gunlock is planning to hang Sam Hall, who shot three farmers found on cattle land, at sundown. At the casino, betting is 8 to 3 he won't make it. The cattlemen are set to rescue Sam; the farmers hope to lynch him before he can be rescued; and Hall schemes for escape with his girl Nellie. But Sheriff Jorden is most concerned with finding out who hired Hall: a leading suspect is the sheriff's future brother-in-law.

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Charles F. HaasDirector

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John AgarJohn AgarSheriff Bill JordenMamie Van DorenMamie Van DorenEllen BallardRichard BooneRichard BooneSam HallColeen GrayColeen GrayNellie MasonLeif EricksonLeif EricksonGeorge BallardJames GleasonJames GleasonOrval JonesRandy StuartRandy StuartNan HoganTerry GilkysonTerry GilkysonThe Music ManPaul FixPaul FixMike MacNamaraHarry MorganHarry MorganLew HoganStuart RandallStuart RandallJess RymanRobert OsterlohRobert OsterlohRigdon

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SheriffFarmerCattle

Movie DNA

Genre affinityWesternTheme affinitySheriff · Farmer · CattlePacingShortDirector preference477176Actor preference159710 · 188849 · 217574Country preferenceUs

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What is Star in the Dust about?

The sheriff of Gunlock is planning to hang Sam Hall, who shot three farmers found on cattle land, at sundown. At the casino, betting is 8 to 3 he won't make it. The cattlemen are set to rescue Sam; the farmers hope to lynch him before he can be rescued; and Hall schemes for escape with his girl Nellie. But Sheriff Jorden is most concerned with finding out who hired Hall: a leading suspect is the sheriff's future brother-in-law.

How long is Star in the Dust?

Star in the Dust has a runtime of 80 minutes.