The Rawhide Years (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, The Rawhide Years is a western film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 85 minutes. “THE GAMBLER...THE GUNSLINGER...THE RIVER LADY KNOWN AS 'ZOE'...They Risked Their Luck On A Turn Of A Card...Their Lives On The Draw Of A Gun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben Matthews gives up the flashy life of a riverboat gambler, hoping to settle down in Galena with his girlfriend, luscious entertainer Zoe. But Galena's leading citizen is murdered on the boat; Ben, on arrival, finds a lynch mob after his neck, and flees. Three years of wandering later, Zoe's letters stop coming and Ben returns to find her and attempt the hopeless task of clearing himself.
Who’s in it. The Rawhide Years stars Tony Curtis as Ben Matthews, Colleen Miller as Zoe Fontaine, Arthur Kennedy as Rick Harper and William Demarest as Brand Comfort, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Rawhide Years has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on BINGE and Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rawhide Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rawhide Years 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 Rawhide Years (1956)?
- In AU, The Rawhide Years is available to stream on BINGE and Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rawhide Years worth watching?
- The Rawhide Years holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Rawhide Years?
- The Rawhide Years stars Tony Curtis, Colleen Miller, Arthur Kennedy, William Demarest and William Gargan.
- When was The Rawhide Years released?
- The Rawhide Years was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.