Yuma (1971): Cast & Plot
Yuma is a 1971 crime western directed by Ted Post, starring Clint Walker as Marshal Dave Harmon, Peter Mark Richman and Bruce Glover. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Ted Post
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ABC Circle Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yuma About?
The premise of Yuma without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the corrupt, down‑and‑dirty frontier town of Yuma finally welcomes a new marshal (Clint Walker), the residents must face their lawlessness. A secret plot soon emerges to undermine his authority, forcing the marshal to track down the conspirators and protect his reputation as he works to restore order.
Yuma Themes & Keywords
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- yuma arizona
- arizona territory
- reservation
- yuman indian
- mojave indian
- apache indian
- apache
- yuma territorial prison
- prison
- territorial prison
- yuma indian
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- marshal
- western town
- yuma prison
- bar shootout
- street shootout
- swimming
- bar
- u.s. marshal
- long black hair
- brunette
- opening action scene
- sawed off shotgun
- double barreled shotgun
- shotgun
- gun violence
- violence
- cigar smoking
- lawman
- drifter
- horse
- gunslinger
- gunfighter
- bar fight
- shot in the back
- saloon
- showdown
- shootout
- gunfight
- colt 45
- six shooter
- revolver
- pistol
- winchester rifle
- repeating rifle
- indian chief
- american indian
- native american
- native american tribe
Yuma Cast & Characters
Clint Walker leads the cast as Marshal Dave Harmon, with Peter Mark Richman as Maj. Lucas and Bruce Glover as Sam King. Directed by Ted Post; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ted Post
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Clint Walker as Marshal Dave Harmon - Peter Mark Richman as Maj. Lucas
- Bruce Glover as Sam King
- Bing Russell as Rol King (as Neil Russell)
Also Starring in Yuma
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- Morgan Woodward Arch King
- John Kerr Capt. White
- Miguel Alejandro Andres
- Barry Sullivan Nels Decker
- Edgar Buchanan Mules McNeil
- Bill McLean Storekeeper
- Napoleon Whiting Orderly
- Rudy Diaz Caballo
- Kathryn Hays Julie Williams
More from Ted Post
More films directed by Ted Post, best-rated first: Magnum Force, Hang 'Em High, Beneath the Planet of the Apes and The Human Shield.
Yuma Plot Summary
What happens in Yuma from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dave Harmon, Clint Walker, a former lieutenant in the U.S. Army, is sent to Yuma as the territory’s new U.S. Marshal after a brutal crime against his family leaves him seeking justice—the criminals are described only by the detail that they wore army uniforms. He decides to take postings near frontier army posts to conduct his own investigation.
Yuma sits beside an army post commanded by Major Lucas, Peter Mark Richman, with an adjacent Indian reservation adding tension to Harmon’s mission.
Full summary
The whole story of Yuma, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Yuma?
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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Who serves as the new U.S. Marshal in Yuma?
Yuma Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Юма” and “Cidade Sem Lei”.
- Also known as
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- Юма
- Cidade Sem Lei
- La ley de Yuma
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Marshal Of Mesa City, Fort Yuma Gold and Johnny Yuma.
Yuma FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Yuma, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yuma?
Yuma runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Yuma released?
Yuma was released on March 2, 1971.
Who directed Yuma?
Yuma was directed by Ted Post.
More films by Ted Post Who is in the cast of Yuma?
Yuma stars Clint Walker as Marshal Dave Harmon, Peter Mark Richman as Maj. Lucas and Bruce Glover as Sam King, among 14 credited actors.
Does Yuma have a post-credit scene?
No. Yuma has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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