High Lonesome(1950)
Ghost fingers pressed the trigger - and death flashed from the shadows...
High Lonesome Synopsis
When a sudden spurt of murders occurs in the Big Bend country, suspicion immediately falls on a young drifter who just moved to the area.
High Lonesome (1950) is a western and mystery film directed by Alan Le May, released on September 1, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars John Drew Barrymore, Chill Wills, John Archer and Lois Butler. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Le May
- Writers:
- Alan Le May
- Producers:
- George Templeton
- Cinematographer:
- W. Howard Greene
- Composer:
- Rudy Schrager
- Production:
- Le May-Templeton Pictures
- Status:
- Released
High Lonesome Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Drew Barrymore
as Cooncat
Chill Wills
as Boatwhistle
John Archer
as Pat Farrell
- Lois Butler
Lois Butler
as Meagan Davis
Kristine Miller
as Abby Davis
Basil Ruysdael
as 'Horse' Davis
Jack Elam
as Smiling Man
- Dave Kashner
Dave Kashner
as Roper
Frank Cordell
as Frank
- Clem Fuller
Clem Fuller
as Dixie
- Hugh Aiken
Hugh Aiken
as Art Simms
- Howard Joslin
Howard Joslin
as Jim Shell
Key crew
Directed by Alan Le May, written by Alan Le May, produced by George Templeton.
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High Lonesome Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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High Lonesome – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High Lonesome online?
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High Lonesome (1950) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Dove Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in High Lonesome?
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The main cast of High Lonesome (1950) includes John Drew Barrymore, Chill Wills, John Archer, Lois Butler and Kristine Miller. The film was directed by Alan Le May. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High Lonesome released?
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High Lonesome was released on September 1, 1950 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is High Lonesome worth watching?
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High Lonesome (1950) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.