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Fargo (1952): Cast

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Fargo is a 1952 action western directed by Lewis D. Collins, starring Bill Elliott as Bill Martin, Jack Ingram and Phyllis Coates. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.

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Fargo (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 9m (69 min)
Director
Lewis D. Collins
Genres
Action , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fargo About?

The premise of Fargo without spoilers.

After his brother dies in a stampede, rancher Bill Martin returns to Fargo to replace him. He teams with honest cattleman MacKenzie and his daughter Kathy, while the ruthless townsman Austin and his henchmen fight Bill’s barbed‑wire fence protecting farmers. After the cattlemen lose a court case, Austin has Bill captured and displayed at a town festival, igniting open war.

Fargo Themes & Keywords

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  • b western
  • barbed wire
  • stampede
  • death of brother
  • farmer
  • range war
  • bailing machine
  • rancher
  • lost court case
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Cast & crew

Fargo Cast & Characters

Bill Elliott leads the cast as Bill Martin, with Jack Ingram as Rancher MacKenzie and Phyllis Coates as Kathy MacKenzie. Directed by Lewis D. Collins; 15 actors are credited in all.

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Fargo Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Guerra no Sertão” and “Fargo - La valle dei desperados”.

Also known as
  • Guerra no Sertão
  • Fargo - La valle dei desperados

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FAQ

Fargo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Fargo?

Fargo runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

When was Fargo released?

Fargo was released on September 7, 1952.

Who directed Fargo?

Fargo was directed by Lewis D. Collins.

More films by Lewis D. Collins

Who is in the cast of Fargo?

Fargo stars Bill Elliott as Bill Martin, Jack Ingram as Rancher MacKenzie and Phyllis Coates as Kathy MacKenzie, among 15 credited actors.

Does Fargo have a post-credit scene?

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

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