Showdown at Abilene
"The blazing story of the great Abilene range war!"
Originally released in 1956. Showdown at Abilene is a western film. directed by Charles F. Haas. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer, and Lyle Bettger
Synopsis
Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jock Mahoney
as Jim Trask
Martha Hyer
as Peggy Bigelow
Lyle Bettger
as Dave Mosely
David Janssen
as Verne Ward
Grant Williams
as Chip Tomlin
Ted de Corsia
as Dan Claudius
Harry Harvey
as Ross Bigelow (as Harry Harvey Sr.)
Dayton Lummis
as Jack Bedford
Richard H. Cutting
as Nelson
Robert Anderson
as Sprague (as Robert G. Anderson)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Showdown at Abilene about?
Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweeth...
Who directed Showdown at Abilene?
Showdown at Abilene was directed by Charles F. Haas.
How long is Showdown at Abilene?
Showdown at Abilene has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Showdown at Abilene released?
Showdown at Abilene was released on October 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Showdown at Abilene?
The main cast of Showdown at Abilene includes Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer, Lyle Bettger, David Janssen, Grant Williams.