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WESTERN . 1953 . 1h 18m . English . 6.2/10

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"Every blistering emotion that ever blasted into the west poured into Powder River"

Ex-marshal Chino Bull has hung up his guns until his prospecting partner is shot dead. Chino then takes over as the law in town, forming a friendship with gun-man Mitch Hardin and making enemies of the Logan brothers. When Hardin' girl from the east arrives, he makes her pretty unwelcome - as does his new flame, saloon owner Frenchie.

Director Louis King
Starring Rory Calhoun, Corinne Calvet, Cameron Mitchell
6.2/10
Rating
1h 18m
Runtime
1953
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Every blistering emotion that ever blasted into the west poured into Powder River

Ex-marshal Chino Bull has hung up his guns until his prospecting partner is shot dead. Chino then takes over as the law in town, forming a friendship with gun-man Mitch Hardin and making enemies of the Logan brothers. When Hardin' girl from the east arrives, he makes her pretty unwelcome - as does his new flame, saloon owner Frenchie.

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Director
Powder River was directed by Louis King.
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Cast
Rory Calhoun stars as Chino Bullock in Powder River.
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Year context
Powder River was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Powder River is a Western film with a runtime of 1h 18m.

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20th Century Fox

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
78 min (1h 18m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (7 votes)
Popularity
5
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Powder River about?
Ex-marshal Chino Bull has hung up his guns until his prospecting partner is shot dead. Chino then takes over as the law in town, forming a friendship with gun-man Mitch Hardin and making enemies of the Logan brothers. When Hardin' girl from the east arrives, he makes her pretty unwelcome - as does his new flame, saloon owner Frenchie.
How long is Powder River?
Powder River has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Who directed Powder River?
Powder River was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Powder River?
The cast of Powder River includes Rory Calhoun, Corinne Calvet, Cameron Mitchell, Penny Edwards, Carl Betz.
What is the rating of Powder River?
Powder River has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Western

KEYWORDS (1)

marshal
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