SIX-GUN SHOWDOWN IN THE SIERRAS
A small rancher is being harassed by his mighty and powerful neighbor. When the neighbor even hires gunmen to intimidate him he has to defend himself and his property by means of violence.
Man in the Saddle (1951) is a western film directed by André de Toth, released on December 2, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Randolph Scott, Joan Leslie, Ellen Drew and Alexander Knox. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
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Randolph Scott
as Owen Merrit
Joan Leslie
as Laurie Bidwell Isham
Ellen Drew
as Nan Melotte
Alexander Knox
as Will Isham
Richard Rober
as Fay Dutcher
John Russell
as Hugh Clagg
Alfonso Bedoya
as Cultus Charley
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Bourke Prine
Clem Bevans
as Pay Lankershim
Cameron Mitchell
as George Vird
Richard Crane
as Juke Vird
Frank Sully
as Lee Repp
Directed by André de Toth, written by Kenneth Gamet and Ernest Haycox, produced by Harry Joe Brown.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 25 ratings.
Rancho Skulduggery. Man in the Saddle is directed by Andre De Toth and adapted to screenplay by Kenneth Gamet from the novel written by Ernest Haycox. It stars Randolph Scott, Joan Leslie, John Russell, Ellen Drew, Alexander Knox, Richard Rober and Guinn Williams. Music is by George Duning and cinematography by Charles Lawton Jr. More known and rightly lauded for the series of Western films he made with Budd…
Reviewed on April 5, 2014
Randolph Scott’s production company had a hand in this, but it’s still all a fairly formulaic western. He is “Owen” who is having troubles with his empire-building neighbour “Will” (Alexander Knox). This latter man has a sort of marriage of convenience with “Laurie” (Joan Leslie) who has some history with “Owen” too. Aware that his marriage is a bit of a sham, “Will” determines to make sure he grinds his erstwhile…
Reviewed on June 26, 2025
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The main cast of Man in the Saddle (1951) includes Randolph Scott, Joan Leslie, Ellen Drew, Alexander Knox and Richard Rober. The film was directed by André de Toth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Man in the Saddle was released on December 2, 1951 and runs for 1h 27m.
Man in the Saddle (1951) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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