The Vanquished (1953): Cast & Plot
The Vanquished is a 1953 drama western directed by Edward Ludwig, starring Lyle Bettger as Roger Hale, Jan Sterling and John Payne. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pine-Thomas Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Vanquished About?
The premise of The Vanquished without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Armed with cleverness, a gun and the affection of several women, he battles for justice. After the Civil War he returns to his hometown, only to discover that law and order are now controlled by a small, ruthless group of powerful locals. He resolves to confront them and restore fairness.
The Vanquished Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- undercover operation
- frame up
- murder
- reconstruction
- civil administrator
- southern town
- blackmail
- chase
- childhood sweetheart
- escape
- foreclosure
- greed
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- carpetbagger
- tennessee
- plantation
- taxation
- military officer
- deception
- post american civil war
- period piece
- 1860s
- jim crow laws
- year 1866
- catfight
- bullet wound
- post civil war
- hanging
- street shootout
- gunfight
The Vanquished Cast & Characters
Lyle Bettger leads the cast as Roger Hale, with Jan Sterling as Rose Slater and John Payne as Rockwell 'Rock' Grayson. Directed by Edward Ludwig; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Ludwig
- Lyle Bettger as Roger Hale
- Jan Sterling as Rose Slater
- John Payne as Rockwell 'Rock' Grayson
- Charles Evans as General Hildebrandt
Also Starring in The Vanquished
· 5 more- Coleen Gray Jane Colfax
- Willard Parker Captain Kirby
- Ellen Corby Mrs. Barbour
- Roy Gordon Doctor Colfax
- John Dierkes General Morris
More from Edward Ludwig
More films directed by Edward Ludwig: The Gun Hawk, The Black Scorpion, Flame of the Islands and Jivaro.
The Vanquished Plot Summary
What happens in The Vanquished from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The war is over, and civil administrator Roger Hale has become the scourge of the Southern town of Galeston, exacting his own kind of justice. He and his ex-prostitute lover Rose Slater have moved into the Grayson manor, the childhood home of Rockwell ‘Rock’ Grayson, who has been away fighting in the war.
After ostensibly going to see inspector general General Hildebrandt to request he investigate Hale’s activities, [Rockwell ‘Rock’ Grayson] returns to form an alliance with Hale, offering to become his tax collector and siding with him publicly against the townspeople. Jane Colfax, his former sweetheart, is shocked by Rock’s behavior, as are others.
Full summary
The whole story of The Vanquished, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Vanquished?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the Southern town where the story takes place?
The Vanquished Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “La révolte des maudits” and “Geknechtet”.
- Also known as
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- La révolte des maudits
- Geknechtet
- Los vencidos
- La Ville sous le joug
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The Vanquished FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Vanquished, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Vanquished?
The Vanquished runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Vanquished released?
The Vanquished was released on June 3, 1953.
Who directed The Vanquished?
The Vanquished was directed by Edward Ludwig.
More films by Edward Ludwig Who is in the cast of The Vanquished?
The Vanquished stars Lyle Bettger as Roger Hale, Jan Sterling as Rose Slater and John Payne as Rockwell 'Rock' Grayson, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Vanquished have a post-credit scene?
No. The Vanquished has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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