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Calamity Jane and Sam Bass (1949): Cast

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Calamity Jane and Sam Bass is a 1949 western directed by George Sherman, starring Howard Duff as Sam Bass, Yvonne De Carlo and Dorothy Hart. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Calamity Jane and Sam Bass (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
George Sherman
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Calamity Jane and Sam Bass About?

The premise of Calamity Jane and Sam Bass without spoilers.

Drifter Sam Bass rolls into Denton, Texas just as the town prepares for a major horse race, seeking any work he can find. His charm quickly draws the attention of the attractive storekeeper Katherine Egan—sheriff’s sister—and the fierce frontier legend Calamity Jane. When a swift racehorse boosts Sam’s fortunes, his newfound luck with horses and women spirals toward disaster, pushing him toward a perilous life of crime.

Calamity Jane and Sam Bass Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • calamity jane character
  • romantic rivalry
  • romantic triangle
  • bank robbery
  • gun
  • horse
  • horseback riding
  • women
  • racehorse
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Cast & crew

Calamity Jane and Sam Bass Cast & Characters

Howard Duff leads the cast as Sam Bass, with Yvonne De Carlo as Calamity Jane and Dorothy Hart as Katherine Egan. Directed by George Sherman; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from George Sherman

More films directed by George Sherman, best-rated first: Big Jake, Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider, Murieta and Find Me That Girl.

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Calamity Jane and Sam Bass Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Escandalosa” and “La verdadera historia de Calamity Jane”.

Also known as
  • Escandalosa
  • La verdadera historia de Calamity Jane
  • Rebellen der Steppe
  • Occhio per occhio
  • A Escandalosa
  • Calamity Jane Ve Sam Bass
  • La Fille des prairies

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Calamity Jane and Sam Bass FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Calamity Jane and Sam Bass, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Calamity Jane and Sam Bass?

Calamity Jane and Sam Bass runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Calamity Jane and Sam Bass released?

Calamity Jane and Sam Bass was released on July 14, 1949.

Who directed Calamity Jane and Sam Bass?

Calamity Jane and Sam Bass was directed by George Sherman.

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Who is in the cast of Calamity Jane and Sam Bass?

Calamity Jane and Sam Bass stars Howard Duff as Sam Bass, Yvonne De Carlo as Calamity Jane and Dorothy Hart as Katherine Egan, among 17 credited actors.

Does Calamity Jane and Sam Bass have a post-credit scene?

No. Calamity Jane and Sam Bass has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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