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The Silver Star

The Silver Star

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The Silver Star

"Crack of a bullet...and a coward becomes a killer!"

1955

1h 13m

5.5(4 votes)

Western

Overview

A third generation deputy sheriff doubts whether or not he has the guts for the job that killed both his father and grandfather. His doubts are re-enforced when three vicious gunmen arrive in town. From the original 35mm widescreen negative.

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Starring

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Will 'Bill' Dowdy (as Edgar Buchanon)

Marie Windsor

Marie Windsor

Karen Childress

Lon Chaney Jr.

Lon Chaney Jr.

John W. Harmon (as Lon Chaney)

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Henry 'Tiny' Longtree

Morris Ankrum

Morris Ankrum

Charlie Childress

Michael Whalen

Michael Whalen

Shakespeare

Edith Evanson

Edith Evanson

Belle Dowdy

Earle Lyon

Earle Lyon

Sheriff Gregg Leech

Richard Bartlett

King Daniels

Steve Rowland

Steve Rowland

Bainey

Creative team

Directed by: Richard Bartlett
Written by: Richard Bartlett
Ian MacDonald
Produced by: Earle Lyon

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