The Showdown (1950): Cast
The Showdown is a 1950 mystery western directed by Stuart E. McGowan and Dorrell McGowan, starring Bill Elliott as Shadrach Jones, Walter Brennan and Harry Morgan. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Stuart E. McGowan and Dorrell McGowan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Showdown About?
The premise of The Showdown without spoilers.
Former Texas State policeman Shadrach Jones is consumed by vengeance after his brother is shot from behind and the money for a joint ranch is stolen. Believing the killer rides with Captain McKellar’s Montana cattle drive, he takes the trail‑boss job to hunt him. McKellar urges him to trust the law, but Shadrach’s ruthless pursuit alienates the crew and ends unexpectedly.
The Showdown Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- b western
- brother
- noir western
- death of brother
- handicapped
The Showdown Cast & Characters
Bill Elliott leads the cast as Shadrach Jones, with Walter Brennan as Cap MacKellar and Harry Morgan as Rod Main. Directed by Stuart E. McGowan and Dorrell McGowan; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Stuart E. McGowan
- Co-director Dorrell McGowan
- Bill Elliott as Shadrach Jones
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Walter Brennan as Cap MacKellar -
Harry Morgan as Rod Main -
Rhys Williams as Chokecherry
Also Starring in The Showdown
· 12 more- Marie Windsor Adelaide
- Jim Davis Cochran
- Charles Stevens Indian Joe
- Victor Kilian Hemp
- Harry Lauter Cowhand (uncredited)
- Leif Erickson Big Mart
- Yakima Canutt Davis
- Henry Rowland Dutch
- Nacho Galindo Gonzales
- William Ching Mike Shattay
- William Steele Terry
- Guy Teague Pickney
More from Stuart E. McGowan and Dorrell McGowan
More films directed by Stuart E. McGowan and Dorrell McGowan: They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way, The Billion Dollar Hobo, The Ice House and Snowfire.
The Showdown Also Known As
Also known as “Blutrache in Montana”.
- Also known as
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- Blutrache in Montana
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The Showdown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Showdown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Showdown?
The Showdown runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Showdown released?
The Showdown was released on August 15, 1950.
Who directed The Showdown?
The Showdown was directed by Stuart E. McGowan and Dorrell McGowan.
More films by Stuart E. McGowan Who is in the cast of The Showdown?
The Showdown stars Bill Elliott as Shadrach Jones, Walter Brennan as Cap MacKellar and Harry Morgan as Rod Main, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Showdown have a post-credit scene?
No. The Showdown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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