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Untamed Frontier (1952): Cast

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Untamed Frontier is a 1952 western directed by Hugo Fregonese, starring Joseph Cotten as Kirk Denbow, Minor Watson and Katherine Emery. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Untamed Frontier (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Hugo Fregonese
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Untamed Frontier About?

The premise of Untamed Frontier without spoilers.

The final turbulent days of the cattle barons unfold as range wars engulf Texas. The Denbow family blocks homesteaders from crossing their land. To avoid a murder indictment, Glenn Denbow marries Jane, the lone witness who loves him but sides with the settlers. The clash highlights loyalty, betrayal, and the harsh frontier law.

Untamed Frontier Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • grazing land
  • texas
  • cattle baron
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • chihuahua mexico
  • mexico texas border
  • homesteader
  • self defense
  • range war
  • wire fence
  • romantic rivalry
  • newspaper man
+5 more
  • witness to a murder
  • blackmail
  • false arrest
  • wagon train
  • government land
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Cast & crew

Untamed Frontier Cast & Characters

Joseph Cotten leads the cast as Kirk Denbow, with Minor Watson as Matt Denbow and Katherine Emery as Camilla Denbow. Directed by Hugo Fregonese; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hugo Fregonese

More films directed by Hugo Fregonese: The Bad Life, The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse, Old Shatterhand and Marco Polo.

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Untamed Frontier Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Untamed Frontier.

Untamed Frontier (1952) Movie Trailer
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Untamed Frontier Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Passage Interdit” and “La Révolte Gronde”.

Also known as
  • Passage Interdit
  • La Révolte Gronde
  • Denbow, frontera indomable
  • Der Tag der Vergeltung
  • La frontiera indomita
  • Homens em Revolta
  • Frontera oberta

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Untamed Frontier FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Untamed Frontier, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Untamed Frontier?

Untamed Frontier runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Untamed Frontier released?

Untamed Frontier was released on July 23, 1952.

Who directed Untamed Frontier?

Untamed Frontier was directed by Hugo Fregonese.

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Who is in the cast of Untamed Frontier?

Untamed Frontier stars Joseph Cotten as Kirk Denbow, Minor Watson as Matt Denbow and Katherine Emery as Camilla Denbow, among 14 credited actors.

Does Untamed Frontier have a post-credit scene?

No. Untamed Frontier has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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