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Sand (1949): Cast

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Sand is a 1949 western directed by Louis King, starring Mark Stevens as Jeff Keane, Coleen Gray and Iron Eyes Cody. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Sand (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Louis King
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sand About?

The premise of Sand without spoilers.

Based on a Will James novel, the film follows horse breeder Jeff Keane (Mark Stevens) after his prized stallion is lost in a train wreck and roams free. He teams with rancher Joan Hartley (Coleen Gray) to track the animal, discovering it has become angry from human cruelty. Together they strive to win back the horse’s trust. The picture includes notable supporting roles by Iron Eyes Cody and Jay Silverheels and was shot in vivid Technicolor on location in Colorado.

Sand Themes & Keywords

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  • colorado
  • modern west
  • train wreck
  • tame horse runs wild
  • airplane pilot
  • search for horse
  • indian tribe
  • indian guide
  • cigarette smoking
  • train conductor
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  • train brakeman
  • telegraph operator
  • western union telegram
  • train engineer
  • train fireman
  • ranch hand
  • 1940s
  • three cast fabrications
  • horse actor
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Sand Cast & Characters

Mark Stevens leads the cast as Jeff Keane, with Coleen Gray as Joan Hartley and Iron Eyes Cody as Indian (uncredited). Directed by Louis King; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Louis King

More films directed by Louis King: Massacre, Dangerous Mission, Powder River and The Lion and the Horse.

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FAQ

Sand FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sand?

Sand runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Sand released?

Sand was released on August 3, 1949.

Who directed Sand?

Sand was directed by Louis King.

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Who is in the cast of Sand?

Sand stars Mark Stevens as Jeff Keane, Coleen Gray as Joan Hartley and Iron Eyes Cody as Indian (uncredited), among 8 credited actors.

Does Sand have a post-credit scene?

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

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