Rocky(1948)
Rocky Synopsis
Out fishing one day, painter John Hammond and his son Chris come across Bert Hillman, the foreman of a local ranch. He and his ranch hand are searching for a wild dog that killed one of their sheep. They find the animal and kill it, along with one of its puppies, but after they leave Hammond and his son discover another puppy still alive. They take it home and call it Rocky. John believes that a dog descended from sheep-killers will himself become a sheep-killer someday, but e gives his son a chance to raise and train the dog, hoping that he can train the killer instinct from it. Unfortunately, local farmers have reported an epidemic of sheep-killings, and they suspect that Rocky is responsible for them.
Rocky (1948) is a western and drama film directed by Phil Karlson, released on January 17, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Roddy McDowall, Edgar Barrier, Nita Hunter and Gale Sherwood. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Karlson
- Writers:
- George Wallace Sayre, Jack DeWitt
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rocky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roddy McDowall
as Chris Hammond
Edgar Barrier
as John Hammond
Nita Hunter
as Kathy Forrester
Gale Sherwood
as Ellen Forrester
Jonathan Hale
as Kenneth Forrester
- William Ruhl
William Ruhl
as Drew
Claire Whitney
as Hortense
Irving Bacon
as Bert Hillman
John Alvin
as Jack Arnold
Ben Corbett
as Hanson
Key crew
Directed by Phil Karlson, written by George Wallace Sayre and Jack DeWitt.
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Rocky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Rocky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rocky online?
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Who stars in Rocky?
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The main cast of Rocky (1948) includes Roddy McDowall, Edgar Barrier, Nita Hunter, Gale Sherwood and Jonathan Hale. The film was directed by Phil Karlson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rocky released?
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Rocky was released on January 17, 1948 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Rocky worth watching?
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Rocky (1948) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.