The Badlanders (1958)
The Badlanders is a 1958 western movie directed by Delmer Daves, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine and Katy Jurado.
Two men are released from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma in 1898. One, The Dutchman, is out to get both gold and revenge from certain people in a small mining town who had him imprisoned unjustly. The other, McBain, is just trying to go straight, but that is easier said than done once The Dutchman involves him in his gold theft scheme. Based on the 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle by W. R. Burnett, the story is given an 1898 setting. It is the second film adaptation of the novel following 1950's noir classic The Asphalt Jungle.
Quick answers
What is The Badlanders about?
Two men are released from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma in 1898. One, The Dutchman, is out to get both gold and revenge from certain people in a small mining town who had him imprisoned unjustly. The other, McBain, is just trying to go straight, but that is easier said than done once The Dutchman involves him in his gold theft scheme. Based on the 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle by W. R. Burnett, the story is given an 1898 setting. It is the second film adaptation of the novel following 1950's noir classic The Asphalt Jungle.
When was The Badlanders released?
The Badlanders was released on 3 September 1958.
How long is The Badlanders?
The Badlanders runs 1h 25m.
Who made The Badlanders?
The Badlanders was directed by Delmer Daves.
Where can I watch The Badlanders?
The Badlanders is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Badlanders
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Cast
- Alan Ladd as Peter Van Hoek (The Dutchman)
- Ernest Borgnine as John McBain
- Katy Jurado as Anita
- Claire Kelly as Ada Winton
- Kent Smith as Cyril Lounsberry
- Nehemiah Persoff as Vincente (The Powder Monkey)
- Robert Emhardt as Sample
- Anthony Caruso as Comanche
- Adam Williams as Deputy Leslie
- Ford Rainey as Yuma Prison Warden
- John Daheim as Lee
- Jack Perkins as Miner (uncredited)