IMDb on iPhone and iPod touch Learn more Learn more Download from the App Store
IMDb > Fighting Man of the Plains (1949)

Fighting Man of the Plains (1949) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   127 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 8% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Frank Gruber (story) and
Frank Gruber (novel)
Contact:
View company contact information for Fighting Man of the Plains on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
16 November 1949 (USA) more
Tagline:
RENEGADE of the LAW...then he became MARSHAL of the GREAT PLAINS (original poster) more
Plot:
Former bandit Jim Dancer becomes marshal of a Kansas town and cleans up the criminal element - with the help of his old pal, Jesse James. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
User Reviews:
For men who want to be men and women who are lost without one more (8 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)

Randolph Scott ... Jim Dancer
Bill Williams ... Marshal Johnny Tancred
Victor Jory ... Dave Oldham
Jane Nigh ... Florence Peel
Douglas Kennedy ... Prosecutor Kenneth 'Ken' Vedder
Joan Taylor ... Evelyn Slocum
James Todd ... Paul Hobson

Rhys Williams ... Justice of the Peace Chandler Leach
Barry Kelley ... Bert Slocum
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Charles Anthony Hughes ... Kerrigan (as Tony Hughes)
Dale Robertson ... Jesse James
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
94 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Cinecolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
USA:Approved | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Film debut of Dale Robertson. more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
3 out of 8 people found the following review useful.
For men who want to be men and women who are lost without one, 26 July 2007
8/10
Author: wfdickjr from United States

If doing the right thing were easy, we would not need the movies. Nor would we need writers so brilliant as to think of telling the truth. As this movie shows so well, we all lie and we all tell the truth; the difference between right and wrong is not so much what we do but when we choose to do it.

When a crook tells a lie and it is still somehow the truth, we are amazed. When a stalwart citizen tells the truth and it is still somehow a lie, we are even more amazed and still somehow not surprised. Why is that? Probably because we are, if you will excuse the expression, Americans. We believe in truth but we know the truth is often a lie. We believe in nothing except justice even when it is illegal. We have no way to explain that; we just know we have no choice. Our only real problem is that we continually need to be reminded. Watch crook Randolph Scott become a lawman, better than the best, and you will be reminded.

Was the above review useful to you?
more (8 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Fighting Man of the Plains (1949)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Phantom Rider The James Brothers of Missouri The Red Rider Custer's Last Stand Too Much Beef
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Action section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.