The Redhead and The Cowboy (1951): Cast
The Redhead and The Cowboy is a 1951 action western directed by Leslie Fenton, starring Glenn Ford as Gil Kyle, Rhonda Fleming and Edmond O'Brien. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Leslie Fenton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Redhead and The Cowboy About?
The premise of The Redhead and The Cowboy without spoilers.
Caught in the turmoil of the Civil War, Gil Kyle is falsely accused of murder and can only clear his name with Candace Bronson, a Confederate aide carrying a message about a gold shipment. Pursuing her across hostile territory, he meets desperados, government agents and guerrilla fighters whose loyalties are driven more by profit than principle.
The Redhead and The Cowboy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- framed for murder
- alibi
- gold shipment
- messenger
- government agent
- new mexico territory
- navajo indian
- freebooter
- year 1865
- damsel in distress
- henchman
- deception
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- held at gunpoint
- treachery
- gunfire
- based on story
- horseback chase
- confederate spy
- southern sympathizer
- greedy man
- prologue
- female murder witness
- undercover as a buyer
- dance hall girl
- female spy
- flipping a coin
- chased by posse
- dead body
- reference to copperheads
- cattle ranch
- pet dog
- shepherd dog
- kachina doll
- code phrase
- secret message
- native american
- gold bullion
- wagon train robbery
- union soldier
- union army officer
- female hostage
- race against time
- wagon train attack
- hostage rescue
- ends with a kiss
- 1860s
- american indian scout
- american indian trading post
- mercenary
- murder
The Redhead and The Cowboy Cast & Characters
Glenn Ford leads the cast as Gil Kyle, with Rhonda Fleming as Candace Bronson and Edmond O'Brien as Maj. Dunn Jeffers (Union intelligence officer). Directed by Leslie Fenton; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Fenton
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Glenn Ford as Gil Kyle -
Rhonda Fleming as Candace Bronson -
Edmond O'Brien as Maj. Dunn Jeffers (Union intelligence officer) -
Edith Evanson as Mrs. Barrett
Also Starring in The Redhead and The Cowboy
· 10 more- King Donovan Clerk at trading post
- Ray Teal Brock (Union agent)
- Morris Ankrum Sheriff
- Douglas Spencer Perry (Union agent)
- Ralph Byrd Capt. Andrews
- Perry Ivins Mr. Barrett (owner, Lazy Y Ranch)
- Alan Reed Col. Lamartine (Confederate leader)
- Tom Moore Gus
- Janine Perreau Mary Barrett
- Polly Burson Saloon Girl (uncredited)
More from Leslie Fenton
More films directed by Leslie Fenton: Streets of Laredo, Whispering Smith, Lulu Belle and Saigon.
The Redhead and The Cowboy Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Il messaggio del rinnegato” and “La pelirroja y el vaquero”.
- Also known as
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- Il messaggio del rinnegato
- La pelirroja y el vaquero
- A Mensagem dos Renegados
- L'homme du Missouri
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The Redhead and The Cowboy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Redhead and The Cowboy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Redhead and The Cowboy?
The Redhead and The Cowboy runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Redhead and The Cowboy released?
The Redhead and The Cowboy was released on March 15, 1951.
Who directed The Redhead and The Cowboy?
The Redhead and The Cowboy was directed by Leslie Fenton.
More films by Leslie Fenton Who is in the cast of The Redhead and The Cowboy?
The Redhead and The Cowboy stars Glenn Ford as Gil Kyle, Rhonda Fleming as Candace Bronson and Edmond O'Brien as Maj. Dunn Jeffers (Union intelligence officer), among 14 credited actors.
Does The Redhead and The Cowboy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Redhead and The Cowboy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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