The Big Bonanza (1944)
PACKED With SUSPENSE and THRILLS of frontier adventure!
Having been falsely court marshaled for cowardice and sentenced to prison by the Army, Jed Kilton escapes and heads to Nevada Springs to see his kid brother. There he meets his old school friend Sam Ballou. But the two old friends soon find themselves on opposite sides and Sam has Jed arrested. Then when Jed's young brother sees one of Sam's men kill another man, the boy becomes Sam's intended victim.
Director: George Archainbaud
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: December 30, 1944
Cast
- Richard Arlen - Capt. Jed Kilton
- Jane Frazee - Chiquita McSweeney
- Robert Livingston - Sam Ballou
- George 'Gabby' Hayes - Hap Selby
- Lynne Roberts - Judy Parker
- J.M. Kerrigan - 'Judge' Jasper Kincaid
- Bobby Driscoll - Spud Kilton
- Russell Simpson - Adam Parker
- Frank Reicher - Dr. Ballou
- Roy Barcroft - Sheriff Dan Pendleton
Screenplay
- Dorrell McGowan (Screenplay)
- Stuart E. McGowan (Screenplay)
- Paul Gangelin (Screenplay)
- Leonard Praskins (Original Story)
- Robert Presnell Sr. (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Reggie Lanning
Editing: Tony Martinelli
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
court martial, nevada springs
More Films by Director: George Archainbaud
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Bonanza about?
- Having been falsely court marshaled for cowardice and sentenced to prison by the Army, Jed Kilton escapes and heads to Nevada Springs to see his kid brother. There he meets his old school friend Sam Ballou. But the two old friends soon find themselves on opposite sides and Sam has Jed arrested. Then when Jed's young brother sees one of Sam's men kill another man, the boy becomes Sam's intended victim.
- Who directed The Big Bonanza?
- The Big Bonanza was directed by George Archainbaud.
- Who stars in The Big Bonanza?
- The Big Bonanza stars Richard Arlen, Jane Frazee, Robert Livingston, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Lynne Roberts, J.M. Kerrigan.
- How long is The Big Bonanza?
- The Big Bonanza has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Bonanza?
- The Big Bonanza is a Drama, Western film.
- Where was The Big Bonanza produced?
- The Big Bonanza was produced in United States of America.