Tulsa (1949): Cast & Plot
Tulsa is a 1949 drama directed by Stuart Heisler, starring Susan Hayward as Cherokee Lansing, Robert Preston and Ed Begley. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Eagle-Lion Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tulsa About?
The premise of Tulsa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the start of the oil boom, Cherokee Lansing's rancher father is killed by the Tanner Oil Company. Seeking revenge, she teams with oil specialist Brad Brady and childhood friend Jim Redbird to drill her own wells. As oil and money flood in, Brad and Jim try to protect the land, while Cherokee's vengeance turns into a quest for wealth and power.
Tulsa Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- environmental regulation
- tulsa oklahoma
- oil field roughneck
- soil conservation
- land management
- hereford cattle
- 1920s
- native american land owner
- oil
- oil boom
- oil baron
- oil field fire
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- oil industry
- drilling for oil
- romantic rivalry
- cattle ranch
- father daughter relationship
- horseback riding
- fistfight
- strong female protagonist
- geologist
- race against time
- cement
- partnership
- cherokee indian
- playing craps
- front page story
- man woman romance
- oil derrick
- greed
- seminole indian
- environmental impact
- oil cartel
- implied sex
- ambition
- mansion
- woman dresses
- lobbying
- fiance fiancee relationship
- betrayal
- state governor
- contaminated drinking water
- ends with a kiss
- explosion
- one word title
- begins with narration
- broken marriage engagement
- gambling
- declining a marriage proposal
- voice over narration
Tulsa Cast & Characters
Susan Hayward leads the cast as Cherokee Lansing, with Robert Preston as Brad Brady and Ed Begley as John J. 'Johnny' Brady (as Edward Begley). Directed by Stuart Heisler; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stuart Heisler
- Susan Hayward as Cherokee Lansing
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Robert Preston as Brad Brady - Ed Begley as John J. 'Johnny' Brady (as Edward Begley)
- Pedro Armendáriz as Jim Redbird
Also Starring in Tulsa
· 18 more- Harry Shannon Nelse Lansing
- Lloyd Gough Bruce Tanner
- Chill Wills Pinky Jimpson (Narrator)
- Roger Moore Oilman (uncredited)
- Selmer Jackson Oilman (uncredited)
- Frank Mills Moving Man (uncredited)
- Dick Gordon Party Guest (uncredited)
- Frank Hagney Doorman at Gambling Emporium (uncredited)
- Charles Sherlock Firefighter (uncredited)
- Paul E. Burns Tooley (uncredited)
- John Dehner Oilman (uncredited)
- Dick Wessel Joker (uncredited)
- Jimmy Conlin Homer Triplette
- Fred Graham Charlie - Cherokee's Foreman (uncredited)
- Jay Silverheels Creek Indian (uncredited)
- Larry Keating Bit Part (uncredited)
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- Lola Albright Candy Williams (uncredited)
- Roland Jack Steve, Cherokee's Ranchhand
More from Stuart Heisler
More films directed by Stuart Heisler, best-rated first: The Star, Hitler, The Burning Hills and I Died a Thousand Times.
Tulsa Plot Summary
What happens in Tulsa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the 1920s oil boom, the film paints a portrait of a town transformed by sudden wealth and the temptations it brings. The pursuit of oil wealth tests friendships, families, and the land itself, revealing how ambition can blur the line between progress and exploitation. The story begins with the death of rancher Nelse Lansing, a tragedy tied to a blowout at Tanner Petroleum while he tries to alert others that pollution from the company has ruined cattle.
Full summary
The whole story of Tulsa, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tulsa?
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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Cars in Tulsa
2 cars on screen: the Locomobile Model 48 and the Pierce-Arrow unknown.
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Locomobile Model 48 -
Pierce-Arrow unknown
Tulsa Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Tulsa, ciudad de lucha” and “Тулса”.
- Also known as
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- Tulsa, ciudad de lucha
- Тулса
- Τουλσα
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tulsa, Oklahoma! and The Oklahoman.
Tulsa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tulsa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tulsa?
Tulsa runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Tulsa released?
Tulsa was released on April 13, 1949.
Who directed Tulsa?
Tulsa was directed by Stuart Heisler.
More films by Stuart Heisler Who is in the cast of Tulsa?
Tulsa stars Susan Hayward as Cherokee Lansing, Robert Preston as Brad Brady and Ed Begley as John J. 'Johnny' Brady (as Edward Begley), among 22 credited actors.
Does Tulsa have a post-credit scene?
No. Tulsa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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