WESTERN . 1949 . 1h 18m . 4.5/10

Sand_

Novelist Will James, a specialist in horse stories, wrote the yarn upon which 20th Century-Fox's Sand was based. Mark Stevens plays horse breeder Jeff Keane, who loses his prize stallion in a train accident. While the stallion roams wild and free, Keane enlists the aid of rancher Joan Hartley (Coleen Gray) in searching for the animal. Once the horse is located, it is clear that it has developed a mean streak, the result of various cruelties inflicted upon it by humans. Jeff and Joan combine their efforts to regain the horse's friendship. Veteran Native American actors Iron Eyes Cody and Jay Silverheels make significant supporting appearances. Sand was attractively filmed in Technicolor on location in Colorado.

Starring Mark Stevens, Coleen Gray, Rory Calhoun
4.5/10
Rating
1h 18m
Runtime
1949
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Novelist Will James, a specialist in horse stories, wrote the yarn upon which 20th Century-Fox's Sand was based. Mark Stevens plays horse breeder Jeff Keane, who loses his prize stallion in a train accident. While the stallion roams wild and free, Keane enlists the aid of rancher Joan Hartley (Coleen Gray) in searching for the animal. Once the horse is located, it is clear that it has developed a mean streak, the result of various cruelties inflicted upon it by humans. Jeff and Joan combine their efforts to regain the horse's friendship. Veteran Native American actors Iron Eyes Cody and Jay Silverheels make significant supporting appearances. Sand was attractively filmed in Technicolor on location in Colorado.

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Cast
Mark Stevens stars as Jeff Keane in Sand.
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Year context
Sand was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
Novelist Will James, a specialist in horse stories, wrote the yarn upon which 20th Century-Fox's Sand was based. Mark Stevens plays horse breeder Jeff Keane,...
Sand is a Western film with a runtime of 1h 18m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
78 min (1h 18m)
Country
Rating
4.5/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Sand about?
Novelist Will James, a specialist in horse stories, wrote the yarn upon which 20th Century-Fox's Sand was based. Mark Stevens plays horse breeder Jeff Keane, who loses his prize stallion in a train accident. While the stallion roams wild and free, Keane enlists the aid of rancher Joan Hartley (Coleen Gray) in searching for the animal. Once the horse is located, it is clear that it has developed a mean streak, the result of various cruelties inflicted upon it by humans. Jeff and Joan combine their efforts to regain the horse's friendship. Veteran Native American actors Iron Eyes Cody and Jay Silverheels make significant supporting appearances. Sand was attractively filmed in Technicolor on location in Colorado.
How long is Sand?
Sand has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Who stars in Sand?
The cast of Sand includes Mark Stevens, Coleen Gray, Rory Calhoun, Charley Grapewin, Robert Patten.
What is the rating of Sand?
Sand has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Western
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