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The Painted Hills (1951)

G · 1951-05-04 · 1h 8m · EN
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PACKED WITH THRILLS!

After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep (played by Lassie) with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Jonathan's new partner, Lin, isn't interested in sharing the gold, and lures Jonathan to his death. Lassie immediately deduces what's happened, so Lin poisons Lassie. Lassie barely pulls through and pursues Lin to a climactic confrontation where, due to an off-screen accident with some liquid nitrogen, Lin's gun jams.

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Gary GrayGary GrayTommy BlakePaul KellyPaul KellyJonathan HarveyBruce CowlingBruce CowlingLin TaylorArt SmithArt SmithPilot PeteAnn DoranAnn DoranMartha BlakeChief YowlachieChief YowlachieBald EagleAndrea Virginia LesterAndrea Virginia LesterMitaBrown Jug ReynoldsBrown Jug ReynoldsRed WingMitchell LewisMitchell LewisMark Miller (uncredited)Charles WattsCharles WattsSteve (uncredited)PalPalShep

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DogGoldBoy and dogLassie

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · AdventureTheme affinityDog · Gold · Boy And DogDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference194776

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What is The Painted Hills about?

After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep (played by Lassie) with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Jonathan's new partner, Lin, isn't interested in sharing the gold, and lures Jonathan to his death. Lassie immediately deduces what's happened, so Lin poisons Lassie. Lassie barely pulls through and pursues Lin to a climactic confrontation where, due to an off-screen accident with some liquid nitrogen, Lin's gun jams.

How long is The Painted Hills?

The Painted Hills has a runtime of 68 minutes.

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