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Rim of the Canyon (1949): Cast

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Rim of the Canyon is a 1949 western directed by John English, starring Gene Autry as Gene Autry / Steve Autry, Thurston Hall and Francis McDonald. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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Rim of the Canyon (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
John English
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rim of the Canyon About?

The premise of Rim of the Canyon without spoilers.

Gene storms a ghost‑town treasure cache as the new West clashes with the old. Twenty years earlier three men robbed a stagecoach, hid $30,000, and were captured by Marshal Steve Autry. After a two‑decade prison break they return to reclaim the loot, but Steve’s grandson resumes his grandfather’s fight to foil them.

Rim of the Canyon Themes & Keywords

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  • b western
  • singing cowboy
  • title song
  • western music
  • b movie
  • singer
  • singing
  • song
  • town
  • murder
  • missing loot
  • armed robbery
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Cast & crew

Rim of the Canyon Cast & Characters

Gene Autry leads the cast as Gene Autry / Steve Autry, with Thurston Hall as Big Tim Hanlon and Francis McDonald as Charlie Lewis. Directed by John English; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John English

More films directed by John English: Hills of Utah, Gene Autry and the Mounties, The Blazing Sun and Cow Town.

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Rim of the Canyon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Rim of the Canyon?

Rim of the Canyon runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Rim of the Canyon released?

Rim of the Canyon was released on July 1, 1949.

Who directed Rim of the Canyon?

Rim of the Canyon was directed by John English.

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Who is in the cast of Rim of the Canyon?

Rim of the Canyon stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry / Steve Autry, Thurston Hall as Big Tim Hanlon and Francis McDonald as Charlie Lewis, among 11 credited actors.

Does Rim of the Canyon have a post-credit scene?

No. Rim of the Canyon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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