The Patriot (1916)
Family relationships of a New Mexico family are just one part of this silent cowboy western about a war veteran who finds a goldmine. He wants to earn enough money to take care of his young son, but crooked officials swindle him out of the mine, and then his son is killed. He swears vengeance and joins up with Mexican bandit, "Pancho Zapilla", who intends to destroy his whole town.
Director: William S. Hart
Genre: Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 9, 1916
Cast
- William S. Hart - Bob Wiley
- Georgie Stone - Little Bobs
- Francis Carpenter - Billy Allen
- Joe Goodboy - Himself
- Roy Laidlaw - Pancho Zapilla
- Milton Ross - Denman Hammond
- P. Dempsey Tabler - Jordan Mason
- Charles K. French - Col. Bracken
Screenplay
Cinematography: Joseph H. August
Production: Triangle Film Corporation, Kay-Bee Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
gold, gang leader, black and white, silent film, swindle, mexican bandit
More Films by Director: William S. Hart
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Patriot about?
- Family relationships of a New Mexico family are just one part of this silent cowboy western about a war veteran who finds a goldmine. He wants to earn enough money to take care of his young son, but crooked officials swindle him out of the mine, and then his son is killed. He swears vengeance and joins up with Mexican bandit, "Pancho Zapilla", who intends to destroy his whole town.
- Who directed The Patriot?
- The Patriot was directed by William S. Hart.
- Who stars in The Patriot?
- The Patriot stars William S. Hart, Georgie Stone, Francis Carpenter, Joe Goodboy, Roy Laidlaw, Milton Ross.
- How long is The Patriot?
- The Patriot has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Patriot?
- The Patriot is a Western film.
- Where was The Patriot produced?
- The Patriot was produced in United States of America.