Black Bart (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1948, Black Bart is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 80 minutes. “MASTER GUNMAN! LAWLESS LOVER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cheerful outlaw Charlie Boles leaves former partners Lance and Jersey and heads for California, where the Gold Rush is beginning. Soon, a lone gunman in black is robbing Wells Fargo gold shipments. One fateful day, the stage he robs carries old friends Lance and Jersey...and notorious dancer Lola Montez, coming to perform in Sacramento. Black Bart and Lance become rivals for both Lola's favors and Wells Fargo's gold.
Who’s in it. Black Bart stars Yvonne De Carlo as Lola Montez, Dan Duryea as Charles E. Boles / Black Bart, Jeffrey Lynn as Lance Hardeen and Percy Kilbride as Jersey Brady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Black Bart has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Bart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Bart 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 Black Bart (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Bart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Bart worth watching?
- Black Bart holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Bart?
- Black Bart stars Yvonne De Carlo, Dan Duryea, Jeffrey Lynn, Percy Kilbride and Lloyd Gough.
- When was Black Bart released?
- Black Bart was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.