Death Valley (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1946, Death Valley is a western film directed by Lew Landers, running about 72 minutes. “A Dramatic Screen Triumph in Gorgeous Color, Set Against the Background of Nature's Most Treacherous and Mysterious Land!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dance hall girl is murdered and her body robbed of a quantity of gold obtained illegally. The killer flees into Death Valley and encounters the rightful owner of the gold and her sweetheart.
Who’s in it. Death Valley stars Robert Lowery as Steve, Helen Gilbert as Joan Bagley, Nat Pendleton as Jim Ward and Sterling Holloway as Slim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Death Valley has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Valley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Valley 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 Death Valley (1946)?
- In GB, Death Valley is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Valley worth watching?
- Death Valley holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Valley?
- Death Valley stars Robert Lowery, Helen Gilbert, Nat Pendleton, Sterling Holloway and Russell Simpson.
- When was Death Valley released?
- Death Valley was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.