The Silver Star(1955)
Crack of a bullet...and a coward becomes a killer!
The Silver Star Synopsis
A third generation deputy sheriff doubts whether or not he has the guts for the job that killed both his father and grandfather. His doubts are re-enforced when three vicious gunmen arrive in town. From the original 35mm widescreen negative.
The Silver Star (1955) is a western film directed by Richard Bartlett, released on April 7, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Edgar Buchanan, Marie Windsor, Lon Chaney Jr. and Barton MacLane. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Bartlett
- Writers:
- Richard Bartlett, Ian MacDonald, Ian MacDonald
- Producers:
- Earle Lyon
- Cinematographer:
- Guy Roe
- Composer:
- Leon Klatzkin
- Production:
- Lippert Pictures, L&B Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Silver Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edgar Buchanan
as Will 'Bill' Dowdy (as Edgar Buchanon)
Marie Windsor
as Karen Childress
Lon Chaney Jr.
as John W. Harmon (as Lon Chaney)
Barton MacLane
as Henry 'Tiny' Longtree
Morris Ankrum
as Charlie Childress
Michael Whalen
as Shakespeare
Edith Evanson
as Belle Dowdy
Earle Lyon
as Sheriff Gregg Leech
- Richard Bartlett
Richard Bartlett
as King Daniels
Steve Rowland
as Bainey
Robert Karnes
as Ward Blythe (as Bob Karnes)
- Tim Graham
Tim Graham
as Happy
Key crew
Directed by Richard Bartlett, written by Richard Bartlett, Ian MacDonald and Ian MacDonald, produced by Earle Lyon.
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The Silver Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Silver Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silver Star online?
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The Silver Star (1955) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Silver Star?
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The main cast of The Silver Star (1955) includes Edgar Buchanan, Marie Windsor, Lon Chaney Jr., Barton MacLane and Morris Ankrum. The film was directed by Richard Bartlett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silver Star released?
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The Silver Star was released on April 7, 1955 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Silver Star worth watching?
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The Silver Star (1955) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.