The Big Sombrero(1949)
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The Big Sombrero Synopsis
Gene is hired to be foreman of the Big Sombrero ranch by Jim Garland, who is handling all the business affairs of the owner, Estrellita Estrada, who is more interested in going to America than taking care of her Mexican holdings. Gene, discovering Garland's plan to run all the Mexican rancheros off the ranch, turns against his boss and shortly finds himself in the middle of cattle stampedes and an avalanche started by Garland's men.
The Big Sombrero (1949) is a western film directed by Frank McDonald, released on April 19, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Gene Autry, Champion, Elena Verdugo and Stephen Dunne. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank McDonald
- Writers:
- Olive Cooper
- Producers:
- Armand Schaefer
- Cinematographer:
- William Bradford
- Composer:
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Big Sombrero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Autry
as Gene Autry
Champion
as Gene's Horse
Elena Verdugo
as Estrellita Estrada
- Stephen Dunne
Stephen Dunne
as Jimmy Garland
George J. Lewis
as Juan Vazcaro
Vera Marshe
as Angie Burke
William Edmunds
as Don Luis Alvarado
Martín Garralaga
as Felipe Gonzales
Gene Roth
as Ben McBride
Neyle Morrow
as Tico
Key crew
Directed by Frank McDonald, written by Olive Cooper, produced by Armand Schaefer.
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The Big Sombrero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Big Sombrero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Sombrero online?
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The Big Sombrero (1949) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Sombrero?
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The main cast of The Big Sombrero (1949) includes Gene Autry, Champion, Elena Verdugo, Stephen Dunne and George J. Lewis. The film was directed by Frank McDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Sombrero released?
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The Big Sombrero was released on April 19, 1949 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Big Sombrero worth watching?
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The Big Sombrero (1949) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.