Sand (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1949, Sand is a western film directed by Louis King, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Novelist Will James, a specialist in horse stories, wrote the yarn upon which 20th Century-Fox's Sand was based. Mark Stevens plays horse breeder Jeff Keane, who loses his prize stallion in a train accident. While the stallion roams wild and free, Keane enlists the aid of rancher Joan Hartley (Coleen Gray) in searching for the animal. Once the horse is located, it is clear that it has developed a mean streak, the result of various cruelties inflicted upon it by humans. Jeff and Joan combine their efforts to regain the horse's friendship. Veteran Native American actors Iron Eyes Cody and Jay Silverheels make significant supporting appearances. Sand was attractively filmed in Technicolor on location in Colorado.
Who’s in it. Sand stars Mark Stevens as Jeff Keane, Coleen Gray as Joan Hartley, Rory Calhoun as Chick Palmer and Charley Grapewin as Doug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Sand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sand 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 Sand (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sand worth watching?
- Sand holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sand?
- Sand stars Mark Stevens, Coleen Gray, Rory Calhoun, Charley Grapewin and Robert Patten.
- When was Sand released?
- Sand was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.