Showdown at Abilene(1956)
The blazing story of the great Abilene range war!
Showdown at Abilene Synopsis
Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him.
Showdown at Abilene (1956) is a western film directed by Charles F. Haas, released on October 1, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer, Lyle Bettger and David Janssen. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles F. Haas
- Writers:
- Clarence Upson Young, Berne Giler
- Producers:
- Howard Christie
- Cinematographer:
- Irving Glassberg
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Showdown at Abilene Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jock Mahoney
as Jim Trask
Martha Hyer
as Peggy Bigelow
Lyle Bettger
as Dave Mosely
David Janssen
as Verne Ward
Grant Williams
as Chip Tomlin
Ted de Corsia
as Dan Claudius
Harry Harvey
as Ross Bigelow (as Harry Harvey Sr.)
Dayton Lummis
as Jack Bedford
Richard H. Cutting
as Nelson
Robert Anderson
as Sprague (as Robert G. Anderson)
John Maxwell
as Frank Scovie
Lane Bradford
as Loop
Key crew
Directed by Charles F. Haas, written by Clarence Upson Young and Berne Giler, produced by Howard Christie.
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Showdown at Abilene Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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Showdown at Abilene – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Showdown at Abilene online?
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Showdown at Abilene (1956) is available to stream on Looke. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Showdown at Abilene?
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The main cast of Showdown at Abilene (1956) includes Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer, Lyle Bettger, David Janssen and Grant Williams. The film was directed by Charles F. Haas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Showdown at Abilene released?
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Showdown at Abilene was released on October 1, 1956 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Showdown at Abilene worth watching?
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Showdown at Abilene (1956) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.