Rocky
Originally released in 1948. Rocky is a western/drama film. directed by Phil Karlson. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roddy McDowall, Edgar Barrier, and Nita Hunter
Synopsis
Out fishing one day, painter John Hammond and his son Chris come across Bert Hillman, the foreman of a local ranch. He and his ranch hand are searching for a wild dog that killed one of their sheep. They find the animal and kill it, along with one of its puppies, but after they leave Hammond and his son discover another puppy still alive. They take it home and call it Rocky. John believes that a dog descended from sheep-killers will himself become a sheep-killer someday, but e gives his son a chance to raise and train the dog, hoping that he can train the killer instinct from it. Unfortunately, local farmers have reported an epidemic of sheep-killings, and they suspect that Rocky is responsible for them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1948
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky about?
Out fishing one day, painter John Hammond and his son Chris come across Bert Hillman, the foreman of a local ranch. He and his ranch hand are searching for a wild dog that killed one of their sheep...
Who directed Rocky?
Rocky was directed by Phil Karlson.
How long is Rocky?
Rocky has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Rocky released?
Rocky was released on January 17, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rocky?
The main cast of Rocky includes Roddy McDowall, Edgar Barrier, Nita Hunter, Gale Sherwood, Jonathan Hale.