@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Under California Stars
On vacation at his ranch, western actor Roy quickly finds himself involved with a horse rustling operation and a boy ward of one of the rustlers, leading to the kidnapping of Roy's trick horse Trigger by the gang with a demand for ransom.
Quick Stats
5.3
TMDB Rating
11
Votes
1h 10m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorWilliam Witney
WriterPaul Gangelin
CinematographyJack A. Marta
ComposerR. Dale Butts
EditorTony Martinelli
Production DesignFrank Hotaling
Produced by
Republic Pictures
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Jane Frazee
Caroline Bullfincher
Michael Chapin
Ted Carver
Andy Devine
Cookie Bullfincher / Cousins Alf, Luke, & Grover Bullfincher
George Lloyd
Pop Jordan
Wade Crosby
Henchman Lige McFarland
House Peters Jr.
Henchman Ed
Bob Nolan
Bob, musical cowboy
Pat Brady
Pat, comical musical cowboy
Hugh Farr
Musical Cowboy
K
Karl Farr
Musical Farr
Lloyd Perryman
Musical Cowboy
Doye O'Dell
Musical Cowboy
Steve Clark
Sheriff
T
Tramp
Tramp the Dog
