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Powder River (1953)

NR · 1953-06-17 · 1h 18m · EN
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Every blistering emotion that ever blasted into the west poured into Powder River

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.

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Daniel MainwaringWriterLouis KingDirector

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Rory CalhounRory CalhounChino BullockCorinne CalvetCorinne CalvetFrenchie DumontCameron MitchellCameron MitchellMitch HardinPenny EdwardsPenny EdwardsDebbie AllenCarl BetzCarl BetzLoney LoganJohn DehnerJohn DehnerHarvey LoganRaymond GreenleafRaymond GreenleafPrudyVictor SutherlandVictor SutherlandMayor LoweryEthan LaidlawEthan LaidlawLame Jack BannerRobert J. WilkeRobert J. WilkeWill Horn (as Bob Wilke)Harry CarterHarry CarterBo CurryRobert AdlerRobert AdlerPike Kendreck (as Bob Adler)

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Marshal

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinityMarshalPacingShortDirector preference288706Actor preference217277 · 294240 · 317993Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Powder River

What is Powder River 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.

How long is Powder River?

Powder River has a runtime of 78 minutes.