The Badlanders(1958)
A treasure to steal...a woman to win...a past to forget...
The Badlanders Synopsis
Two men are released from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma in 1898. One, The Dutchman, is out to get both gold and revenge from certain people in a small mining town who had him imprisoned unjustly. The other, McBain, is just trying to go straight, but that is easier said than done once The Dutchman involves him in his gold theft scheme. Based on the 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle by W. R. Burnett, the story is given an 1898 setting. It is the second film adaptation of the novel following 1950's noir classic The Asphalt Jungle.
The Badlanders (1958) is a western and crime film directed by Delmer Daves, released on September 3, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado and Claire Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Delmer Daves
- Writers:
- Richard Collins, W.R. Burnett
- Producers:
- Aaron Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Production:
- Arcola Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,436,000
- Revenue:
- $2,015,000
- Status:
- Released
The Badlanders (1958) Trailer
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The Badlanders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Ladd
as Peter Van Hoek (The Dutchman)
Ernest Borgnine
as John McBain
Katy Jurado
as Anita
Claire Kelly
as Ada Winton
Kent Smith
as Cyril Lounsberry
Nehemiah Persoff
as Vincente (The Powder Monkey)
Robert Emhardt
as Sample
Anthony Caruso
as Comanche
Adam Williams
as Deputy Leslie
Ford Rainey
as Yuma Prison Warden
John Daheim
as Lee
Jack Perkins
as Miner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Delmer Daves, written by Richard Collins and W.R. Burnett, produced by Aaron Rosenberg.
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The Badlanders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Badlanders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Badlanders online?
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The Badlanders (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Badlanders?
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The main cast of The Badlanders (1958) includes Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado, Claire Kelly and Kent Smith. 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 The Badlanders released?
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The Badlanders was released on September 3, 1958 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Badlanders worth watching?
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The Badlanders (1958) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Badlanders?
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