The Broken Star (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1956, The Broken Star is a romance and western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 82 minutes. “Behind his badge was the heart of an outlaw killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
Who’s in it. The Broken Star stars Howard Duff as Thornton W. Wills, Lita Baron as Conchita Alvarado, Bill Williams as Deputy Marshal Bill Gentry and Douglas Fowley as Thornton W. Wills, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Broken Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Broken Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broken Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broken Star (1956)?
- In US, The Broken Star is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Broken Star worth watching?
- The Broken Star holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Broken Star?
- The Broken Star stars Howard Duff, Lita Baron, Bill Williams, Douglas Fowley and Henry Calvin.
- When was The Broken Star released?
- The Broken Star was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.