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Nevada (1927): Cast

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Nevada is a 1927 western directed by John Waters, starring William Powell as Clan Dillon, Gary Cooper and Ernie Adams. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Nevada (1927) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
John Waters
Genre
Western
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nevada About?

The premise of Nevada without spoilers.

A notorious former gunfighter accepts a respectable position on a ranch, where he is tasked with protecting the owner’s attractive daughter. His duties provoke the ire of foreman Clan Dillon, who also covets her. Dillon spreads a rumor about the gunfighter’s shadowy past to the sheriff, forcing the ex‑outlaw to flee once more.

Nevada Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • gaol
  • ranch life
  • rustlers
  • 1800s
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Nevada Cast & Characters

William Powell leads the cast as Clan Dillon, with Gary Cooper as Nevada and Ernie Adams as Cash Burridge. Directed by John Waters; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from John Waters

More films directed by John Waters: Kiddie Flamingos, Desperate Living, Female Trouble and Multiple Maniacs.

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FAQ

Nevada FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Nevada?

Nevada runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Nevada released?

Nevada was released on August 1, 1927.

Who directed Nevada?

Nevada was directed by John Waters.

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Who is in the cast of Nevada?

Nevada stars William Powell as Clan Dillon, Gary Cooper as Nevada and Ernie Adams as Cash Burridge, among 8 credited actors.

Does Nevada have a post-credit scene?

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

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