The Silver Star
"Crack of a bullet...and a coward becomes a killer!"
Originally released in 1955. The Silver Star is a western film. directed by Richard Bartlett. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edgar Buchanan, Marie Windsor, and Lon Chaney Jr.
Synopsis
A third generation deputy sheriff doubts whether or not he has the guts for the job that killed both his father and grandfather. His doubts are re-enforced when three vicious gunmen arrive in town. From the original 35mm widescreen negative.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edgar Buchanan
as Will 'Bill' Dowdy (as Edgar Buchanon)
Marie Windsor
as Karen Childress
Lon Chaney Jr.
as John W. Harmon (as Lon Chaney)
Barton MacLane
as Henry 'Tiny' Longtree
Morris Ankrum
as Charlie Childress
Michael Whalen
as Shakespeare
Edith Evanson
as Belle Dowdy
Earle Lyon
as Sheriff Gregg Leech
Richard Bartlett
as King Daniels
Steve Rowland
as Bainey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lippert Pictures
- L&B Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silver Star about?
A third generation deputy sheriff doubts whether or not he has the guts for the job that killed both his father and grandfather. His doubts are re-enforced when three vicious gunmen arrive in town....
Who directed The Silver Star?
The Silver Star was directed by Richard Bartlett.
How long is The Silver Star?
The Silver Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Silver Star released?
The Silver Star was released on April 7, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silver Star?
The main cast of The Silver Star includes Edgar Buchanan, Marie Windsor, Lon Chaney Jr., Barton MacLane, Morris Ankrum.