The Badlanders
“A treasure to steal...a woman to win...a past to forget...”
Two men are released from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma in 1898. One, The Dutchman, is out to get both gold and revenge from certain people in a small mining town who had him imprisoned unjustly. The other, McBain, is just trying to go straight, but that is easier said than done once The Dutchman involves him in his gold theft scheme. Based on the 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle by W. R. Burnett, the story is given an 1898 setting. It is the second film adaptation of the novel following 1950's noir classic The Asphalt Jungle.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Badlanders
The Badlanders is a 1958 English-language western, crime and drama film directed by Delmer Daves. The cast is led by Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Badlanders was produced by Arcola Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on September 3, 1958, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Writers
- Richard Collins
- Release date
- September 3, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Arcola Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Badlanders cast & crew
The Badlanders was directed by Delmer Daves and written by Richard Collins.
The cast features Alan Ladd as Peter Van Hoek (The Dutchman), Ernest Borgnine as John McBain, Katy Jurado as Anita, Claire Kelly as Ada Winton, Kent Smith as Cyril Lounsberry, and Nehemiah Persoff as Vincente (The Powder Monkey).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by John F. Seitz and it was produced by Aaron Rosenberg.
Is The Badlanders worth watching?
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, crime, and drama, The Badlanders is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Badlanders
Alan Ladd
Peter Van Hoek (The Dutchman)
Ernest Borgnine
John McBain
Katy Jurado
Anita
Claire Kelly
Ada Winton
Kent Smith
Cyril Lounsberry
Nehemiah Persoff
Vincente (The Powder Monkey)
Robert Emhardt
Sample
Anthony Caruso
Comanche
Adam Williams
Deputy Leslie
Ford Rainey
Yuma Prison Warden
John Daheim
Lee
Jack Perkins
Miner (uncredited)
The Badlanders — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Badlanders in United States?
The Badlanders is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Badlanders in?
The Badlanders is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Badlanders?
The Badlanders runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Badlanders rated?
The Badlanders is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 46 ratings.
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