A Town Has Turned to Dust (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, A Town Has Turned to Dust is a drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An innocent Mexican boy is sacrificed to a lynching mob by an ineffectual sheriff. The slaughter leads to a brooding darkness involving the remorseful relatives of the Mexican youngster and the sullen townspeople. Almost by a chain reaction there is established a second set of circumstances inviting a lynching of the Mexican's brother. Only this time the sheriff recaptures a shred of human dignity and saves the brother, if not the town.
Who’s in it. A Town Has Turned to Dust stars Rod Steiger as Harvey Denton, William Shatner as Jerry Paul, Fay Spain as Annamay Paul and James Gregory as Hennify, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Town Has Turned to Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Town Has Turned to Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Town Has Turned to Dust (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Town Has Turned to Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Town Has Turned to Dust?
- A Town Has Turned to Dust stars Rod Steiger, William Shatner, Fay Spain, James Gregory and Mario Alcalde.
- When was A Town Has Turned to Dust released?
- A Town Has Turned to Dust was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.