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Desert Killer (1953): Cast

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Desert Killer is a 1953 documentary directed by Larry Lansburgh, starring Art Gilmore as Narrator and Marvin Glenn. It runs 10 minutes.

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Desert Killer (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Larry Lansburgh
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Desert Killer About?

The premise of Desert Killer without spoilers.

The 1952 short, directed by Larry Lansburgh, follows a determined hunter as he pursues a mountain lion that has been killing sheep, depicting the tension of the chase in a stark, rugged landscape. The film earned an Oscar nomination for Best Short Subject (One‑Reel).

Desert Killer Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • hunt
  • shepherd
  • native american
  • cougar
  • hunting dog
  • happy ending
  • tracker
  • narration
  • puma
  • the sports parade series
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Cast & crew

Desert Killer Cast & Characters

Art Gilmore leads the cast as Narrator, with Marvin Glenn. Directed by Larry Lansburgh.

From the director

More from Larry Lansburgh

More films directed by Larry Lansburgh: Hacksaw, The Best Doggoned Dog in the World, Cow Dog and Beauty and the Bull.

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FAQ

Desert Killer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Desert Killer?

Desert Killer runs 10 minutes.

When was Desert Killer released?

Desert Killer was released on June 27, 1953.

Who directed Desert Killer?

Desert Killer was directed by Larry Lansburgh.

More films by Larry Lansburgh

Who is in the cast of Desert Killer?

Desert Killer stars Art Gilmore as Narrator and Marvin Glenn.

Does Desert Killer have a post-credit scene?

No. Desert Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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