Cripple Creek (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1952, Cripple Creek is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 78 minutes. “For every man who struck gold - a hundred tried to take it away from him” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 1893 and gold is being smuggled out of the country. Instead of stealing gold bars, the outlaws are stealing high grade ore, having it smelted, and then having it plated to look like lead. The Government sends agents Bret and Larry who arrive in Cripple Creek posing as Texas gunfighters. Bret finds the smelting operation and Larry learns of the payoff. But the crooked town Marshal is suspicious of the two men and the reply of his inquiry to Texas exposes them putting their lives in danger.
Who’s in it. Cripple Creek stars George Montgomery as Bret Ivers / Iverson, Karin Booth as Julie Hanson, Jerome Courtland as Larry Galland and William Bishop as Silver Kirby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Cripple Creek has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cripple Creek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cripple Creek tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cripple Creek (1952)?
- In US, Cripple Creek is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cripple Creek worth watching?
- Cripple Creek holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cripple Creek?
- Cripple Creek stars George Montgomery, Karin Booth, Jerome Courtland, William Bishop and Richard Egan.
- When was Cripple Creek released?
- Cripple Creek was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.