Stranger on Horseback(1955)
A Killer's Paradise ... then one day a stranger rode in with a challenge ... a stranger the West would never forget !
Stranger on Horseback Synopsis
A circuit judge in the old west attempts to bring a suspected killer to justice. The judge runs afoul of the killer's rich cattle baron father in the process.
Stranger on Horseback (1955) is a western film directed by Jacques Tourneur, released on March 22, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Joel McCrea, Miroslava, Kevin McCarthy and John McIntire. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Tourneur
- Writers:
- Don Martin, Herb Meadow, Louis L'Amour
- Producers:
- Robert Goldstein
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Rennahan
- Composer:
- Paul Dunlap
- Production:
- Robert Goldstein Productions, United Artists, Leonard Goldstein
- Status:
- Released
Stranger on Horseback (1955) Trailer
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Stranger on Horseback Videos & Clips
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STRANGER ON HORSEBACK (1955) Full Western Movie | Joel McCrea Justice Western
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Stranger on Horseback Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joel McCrea
as Judge Richard 'Rick' Thorne
Miroslava
as Amy Lee Bannerman
Kevin McCarthy
as Tom Bannerman
John McIntire
as Josiah Bannerman
John Carradine
as Col. Buck Streeter
Nancy Gates
as Caroline Webb
Emile Meyer
as Sheriff Nat Bell
Robert Cornthwaite
as Arnold Hammer
Jaclynne Greene
as Paula Morrison
Walter Baldwin
as Vince Webb
Emmett Lynn
as Barfly
Roy Roberts
as Sam Kettering
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Don Martin, Herb Meadow and Louis L'Amour, produced by Robert Goldstein.
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Stranger on Horseback Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 26 ratings.
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Stranger on Horseback – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stranger on Horseback online?
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Stranger on Horseback (1955) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TCM, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stranger on Horseback?
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The main cast of Stranger on Horseback (1955) includes Joel McCrea, Miroslava, Kevin McCarthy, John McIntire and John Carradine. The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stranger on Horseback released?
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Stranger on Horseback was released on March 22, 1955 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Stranger on Horseback worth watching?
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Stranger on Horseback (1955) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stranger on Horseback?
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