Desert Killer is a 1952 short film directed by Larry Lansburgh about a hunter tracking a sheep-killing mountain lion. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
Desert Killer (1953) is a documentary film directed by Larry Lansburgh, released on June 27, 1953 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Art Gilmore and Marvin Glenn. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
Directed by Larry Lansburgh, written by Janet Lansburgh.
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 9 ratings.
When a marauding mountain lion helps himself to one of the sheep that are being tended by the five-year old Surefoot, the lad secures what is left of his flock and seeks out his accomplished tracker friend Marvin and his son Warren to help apprehend the beast. This requires a fireside overnight, but next day they manage to corner it. Will they just shoot it or have they a more cunning plan in mind? It’s a tough one…
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The main cast of Desert Killer (1953) includes Art Gilmore and Marvin Glenn. The film was directed by Larry Lansburgh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Desert Killer was released on June 27, 1953 and runs for 10m.
Desert Killer (1953) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
