Powder River (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, Powder River is a western film directed by Louis King, running about 78 minutes. “Every blistering emotion that ever blasted into the west poured into Powder River” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-marshal Chino Bull has hung up his guns until his prospecting partner is shot dead. Chino then takes over as the law in town, forming a friendship with gun-man Mitch Hardin and making enemies of the Logan brothers. When Hardin' girl from the east arrives, he makes her pretty unwelcome - as does his new flame, saloon owner Frenchie.
Who’s in it. Powder River stars Rory Calhoun as Chino Bullock, Corinne Calvet as Frenchie Dumont, Cameron Mitchell as Mitch Hardin and Penny Edwards as Debbie Allen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Powder River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Powder River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Powder River 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 Powder River (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Powder River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Powder River worth watching?
- Powder River holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Powder River?
- Powder River stars Rory Calhoun, Corinne Calvet, Cameron Mitchell, Penny Edwards and Carl Betz.
- When was Powder River released?
- Powder River was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.