The Broken Star(1956)
Behind his badge was the heart of an outlaw killer!
The Broken Star Synopsis
A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
The Broken Star (1956) is a western and romance film directed by Lesley Selander, released on April 1, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Howard Duff, Lita Baron, Bill Williams and Douglas Fowley. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Lesley Selander
- Writers:
- John C. Higgins
- Producers:
- Howard W. Koch
- Cinematographer:
- William Margulies
- Production:
- Bel-Air Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Broken Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howard Duff
as Deputy Marshal Frank Smeed
Lita Baron
as Conchita Alvarado
Bill Williams
as Deputy Marshal Bill Gentry
Douglas Fowley
as Hiram Charleton
Henry Calvin
as Thornton W. Wills
Addison Richards
as Marshal Wayne Forrester
Dorothy Adams
as Mrs. Trail
Vito Scotti
as Pepe
- Joe Dominguez
Joe Dominguez
as Nachez
- Joel Ashley
Joel Ashley
as Messendyke
Key crew
Directed by Lesley Selander, written by John C. Higgins, produced by Howard W. Koch.
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The Broken Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Broken Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Broken Star online?
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The Broken Star (1956) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Broken Star?
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The main cast of The Broken Star (1956) includes Howard Duff, Lita Baron, Bill Williams, Douglas Fowley and Henry Calvin. The film was directed by Lesley Selander. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Broken Star released?
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The Broken Star was released on April 1, 1956 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Broken Star worth watching?
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The Broken Star (1956) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.