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The Saga of Hemp Brown (1958): Cast

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The Saga of Hemp Brown is a 1958 western directed by Richard Carlson, starring Rory Calhoun as Hemp Brown, John Larch and Trevor Bardette. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Saga of Hemp Brown (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Richard Carlson
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Saga of Hemp Brown About?

The premise of The Saga of Hemp Brown without spoilers.

Former army sergeant Jed Givens and his gang rob an army payroll convoy led by Lieutenant Hemp Brown. Givens kills a civilian woman and the soldiers, leaving Brown alive only to be tried, stripped of his insignia and branded a coward. Seeking to reclaim his honor, rank and love, Brown hunts Givens, confronting the treachery that ruined his name.

The Saga of Hemp Brown Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • scene during opening credits
  • classical western
  • angry mob
  • exculpatory evidence
  • searching for someone
  • assumed dead
  • wrongful conviction
  • court martial
  • ex army officer
  • trying to prove innocence
  • lynch mob
  • cavalry officer
+3 more
  • frame up
  • false accusation
  • payroll robbery
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Cast & crew

The Saga of Hemp Brown Cast & Characters

Rory Calhoun leads the cast as Hemp Brown, with John Larch as Jed Givens and Trevor Bardette as Richter Rawlins. Directed by Richard Carlson; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Richard Carlson

One more film directed by Richard Carlson: Four Guns to the Border.

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The Saga of Hemp Brown Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Saga of Hemp Brown.

The Saga of Hemp Brown (1958) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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The Saga of Hemp Brown Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “La saga de Hemp Brown” and “Bis zur letzten Patrone”.

Also known as
  • La saga de Hemp Brown
  • Bis zur letzten Patrone
  • L'Implacable poursuite
  • Meu Sangue Por Minha Honra

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FAQ

The Saga of Hemp Brown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Saga of Hemp Brown, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Saga of Hemp Brown?

The Saga of Hemp Brown runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Saga of Hemp Brown released?

The Saga of Hemp Brown was released on October 1, 1958.

Who directed The Saga of Hemp Brown?

The Saga of Hemp Brown was directed by Richard Carlson.

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Who is in the cast of The Saga of Hemp Brown?

The Saga of Hemp Brown stars Rory Calhoun as Hemp Brown, John Larch as Jed Givens and Trevor Bardette as Richter Rawlins, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Saga of Hemp Brown have a post-credit scene?

No. The Saga of Hemp Brown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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