Return of the Texan(1952)
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Return of the Texan Synopsis
A young widower named Sam Crockett returns from Kansas City to his small hometown in rural Texas, bringing with him his feisty grandfather and two young sons, Steve and Yoyo. He tries to make a go of the old family homestead but faces financial problems and pressures from his well-to-do neighbor, Rod Marshall. He also begins an on-again-off-again romance with Rod's sister-in-law, even though she's engaged to wed the town's doctor. Events come to head when Sam's grandfather suffers a stroke.
Return of the Texan (1952) is a drama film directed by Delmer Daves, released on February 13, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Dale Robertson, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan and Richard Boone. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Delmer Daves
- Writers:
- Dudley Nichols, Fred Gipson
- Producers:
- Frank P. Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Composer:
- Sol Kaplan
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Return of the Texan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dale Robertson
as Sam Crockett
Joanne Dru
as Ann Marshall
Walter Brennan
as Grandpa Firth Crockett
Richard Boone
as Rod Murray
Tom Tully
as Stud Spiller
Robert Horton
as Dr. Jim Harris
Helen Westcott
as Averill Murray
- Lonnie Thomas
Lonnie Thomas
as Yo-Yo Crockett
- Dennis Ross
Dennis Ross
as Steve Crockett
Key crew
Directed by Delmer Daves, written by Dudley Nichols and Fred Gipson, produced by Frank P. Rosenberg.
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Return of the Texan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Return of the Texan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Return of the Texan?
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The main cast of Return of the Texan (1952) includes Dale Robertson, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan, Richard Boone and Tom Tully. The film was directed by Delmer Daves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return of the Texan released?
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Return of the Texan was released on February 13, 1952 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Return of the Texan worth watching?
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Return of the Texan (1952) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.