The Oklahoma Woman (1956): Cast & Plot
The Oklahoma Woman is a 1956 western directed by Roger Corman, starring Peggie Castle as Marie 'Oklahoma' Saunders, Richard Denning and Mike Connors. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Sunset Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Oklahoma Woman About?
The premise of The Oklahoma Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After six years behind bars, Steve returns to claim a ranch bequeathed to him. The town is embroiled in a bitter election engineered by saloon owner Marie, and Steve aligns with the opposition candidate and his attractive daughter. Meanwhile the hard‑nosed sheriff remains neutral, siding with no one—least of all Steve.
The Oklahoma Woman Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- bullwhip
- henchman
- femme fatale
- ex convict
- held at gunpoint
- violence
- lynch mob
- deputy sheriff
- vindication
- psychotronic film
The Oklahoma Woman Cast & Characters
Peggie Castle leads the cast as Marie 'Oklahoma' Saunders, with Richard Denning as Steve Ward and Mike Connors as Tom Blake. Directed by Roger Corman; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roger Corman
- Peggie Castle as Marie 'Oklahoma' Saunders
- Richard Denning as Steve Ward
- Mike Connors as Tom Blake
- Tudor Owen as Ed Grant
Also Starring in The Oklahoma Woman
· 9 more- Cathy Downs Susan Grant
- Dick Miller Bartender
- Edmund Cobb Deputy Sam
- Bruno VeSota Stacy
- Jonathan Haze Blackie Thompson
- Tom Dillon Jimmy Marsh
- Joe Brown Dick Martin
- Aaron Saxon Stage Clerk
- Martin Kingsley Sheriff Bill Peters
More from Roger Corman
More films directed by Roger Corman: Frankenstein Unbound, Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It., The Wild Racers and The Trip.
The Oklahoma Woman Plot Summary
What happens in The Oklahoma Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steve Ward, a former gunslinger recently released from federal prison, returns to his hometown to claim a ranch he has inherited. He finds a town split by power, with a tight-knit group of influential businessmen on one side and a large group of homeowners on the other. The atmosphere is tense, and the welcome he expects is undercut by a web of rival interests that now govern the town. The moment he steps back onto the streets, it’s obvious this homecoming will be more complex than just reclaiming land—it will test loyalties, provoke old wounds, and force everyone to pick a side in a brewing political struggle.
Full summary
The whole story of The Oklahoma Woman, scene by scene
The Oklahoma Woman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Oklahoma Woman.
How Well Do You Know The Oklahoma Woman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Why does Steve Ward return to his hometown at the start of the story?
Seen The Oklahoma Woman?
Movies Like The Oklahoma Woman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Oklahoman, Outlaw Women and Home in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Oklahoma Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Oklahoma Woman?
The Oklahoma Woman runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was The Oklahoma Woman released?
The Oklahoma Woman was released on June 15, 1956.
Who directed The Oklahoma Woman?
The Oklahoma Woman was directed by Roger Corman.
More films by Roger Corman Who is in the cast of The Oklahoma Woman?
The Oklahoma Woman stars Peggie Castle as Marie 'Oklahoma' Saunders, Richard Denning as Steve Ward and Mike Connors as Tom Blake, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Oklahoma Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Oklahoma Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
