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Brimstone (1949): Cast

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Brimstone is a 1949 western directed by Joseph Kane, starring Jack Holt as Marshal Walter Greenslide, Walter Brennan and James Brown. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Brimstone (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Joseph Kane
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brimstone About?

The premise of Brimstone without spoilers.

A U.S. Marshal infiltrates a dangerous cattle‑smuggling operation, assuming a low‑profile identity to bring the gang to justice. When his cover is compromised, the tables turn and he finds himself pursued by the very criminals he aimed to capture, leading to a relentless, high‑stakes showdown.

Brimstone Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • stagecoach robbery
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Cast & crew

Brimstone Cast & Characters

Jack Holt leads the cast as Marshal Walter Greenslide, with Walter Brennan as Pop Courteen and James Brown as Bud Courteen. Directed by Joseph Kane; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joseph Kane

More films directed by Joseph Kane: The Man Who Died Twice, The Crooked Circle, Last Stagecoach West and Accused of Murder.

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Brimstone Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Mit Pech und Schwefel” and “Il grande agguato”.

Also known as
  • Mit Pech und Schwefel
  • Il grande agguato
  • Llanura sin ley
  • Le cavalier Fantôme

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FAQ

Brimstone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Brimstone, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brimstone?

Brimstone runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Brimstone released?

Brimstone was released on August 15, 1949.

Who directed Brimstone?

Brimstone was directed by Joseph Kane.

More films by Joseph Kane

Who is in the cast of Brimstone?

Brimstone stars Jack Holt as Marshal Walter Greenslide, Walter Brennan as Pop Courteen and James Brown as Bud Courteen, among 30 credited actors.

Does Brimstone have a post-credit scene?

No. Brimstone has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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