The Yellow Mountain (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, The Yellow Mountain is a western film directed by Jesse Hibbs, running about 78 minutes. “When Frontier Flamed With The Lure Of Gold... And A Woman's Unclaimed Lips” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A formula brawling-buddies western where one goes bad and then returns to the fold. Pete Menlo owns some gold claims in Nevada where he is joined by his old friend Andy Martin. Crooked mine-owner Bannon wants to merge their interests so they can create a monopoly but is turned down. Pete is interested in "Nevada" Wray, daughter of mine-owner "Jackpot" Wray, but she has eyes only for Andy. The rejected Pete joins forces with Bannon and they learn that, because of location, "Jackpot" Wray may be the owner of all the gold in the respective veins. Bannon and his men try to get rid of Andy.
Who’s in it. The Yellow Mountain stars Lex Barker as Andy Martin, Mala Powers as Nevada Wray, Howard Duff as Pete Menlo and William Demarest as Jackpot Wray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Yellow Mountain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yellow Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yellow Mountain 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 The Yellow Mountain (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Yellow Mountain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Yellow Mountain worth watching?
- The Yellow Mountain 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 The Yellow Mountain?
- The Yellow Mountain stars Lex Barker, Mala Powers, Howard Duff, William Demarest and John McIntire.
- When was The Yellow Mountain released?
- The Yellow Mountain was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.