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Black Saddle

  • TV Series
  • 1959–19601959–1960
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
96
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Black Saddle (1959)
Western

After his brothers are killed in a shootout, a gunfighter decides to hang up his guns and uphold the law by becoming a lawyer.After his brothers are killed in a shootout, a gunfighter decides to hang up his guns and uphold the law by becoming a lawyer.After his brothers are killed in a shootout, a gunfighter decides to hang up his guns and uphold the law by becoming a lawyer.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
96
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Hal Hudson
    • John McGreevey
  • Stars
    • Peter Breck
    • Russell Johnson
    • Anna-Lisa
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  • Creators
    • Hal Hudson
    • John McGreevey
  • Stars
    • Peter Breck
    • Russell Johnson
    • Anna-Lisa
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    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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  • Episodes44

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    Roberta Haynes and Mike Kellin in Black Saddle (1959)
    Roberta Haynes in Black Saddle (1959)
    Peter Breck and Joseph Hamilton in Black Saddle (1959)
    Mary Murphy in Black Saddle (1959)
    Anna-Lisa and Peter Breck in Black Saddle (1959)
    Anna-Lisa and Peter Breck in Black Saddle (1959)

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    Peter Breck
    Peter Breck
    • Clay Culhaneas Clay Culhane
    44 episodes44 eps • 1959–1960
    Russell Johnson
    Russell Johnson
    • Marshal Gib Scottas Marshal Gib Scott
    41 episodes41 eps • 1959–1960
    Anna-Lisa
    Anna-Lisa
    • Nora Traversas Nora Travers
    33 episodes33 eps • 1959–1960
    J. Pat O'Malley
    J. Pat O'Malley
    • Judge Marshas Judge Marsh…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1959–1960
    Hampton Fancher
    Hampton Fancher
    • Deputy Gillisas Deputy Gillis…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1959–1960
    Walter Burke
    Walter Burke
    • Timas Tim…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1959–1960
    John Newton
    • Joe Stampas Joe Stamp…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1959–1960
    Harry Tyler
    Harry Tyler
    • Steveas Steve…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1959
    Kenneth Patterson
    • Kellyas Kelly…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1959–1960
    Lane Bradford
    Lane Bradford
    • Marshal Greyas Marshal Grey…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    John Mylong
    John Mylong
    • Karl Borgenas Karl Borgen
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Henry Mortimeras Henry Mortimer…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    Ben Wright
    Ben Wright
    • Dawes Trugnetas Dawes Trugnet…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    Vic Perrin
    Vic Perrin
    • Ernie Weemsas Ernie Weems…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    John Dehner
    John Dehner
    • Aaron Robinsonas Aaron Robinson…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Stacy Harris
    Stacy Harris
    • Ben Loomisas Ben Loomis…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Adam Williams
    Adam Williams
    • Brad Pickardas Brad Pickard…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Denver Pollockas Denver Pollock…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    • Creators
      • Hal Hudson
      • John McGreevey
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    Storyline

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    After his brothers are killed in a shootout, a gunfighter decides to hang up his guns and uphold the law by becoming a lawyer.
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      • Western
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    • Alternate versions
      In 1966, Four Star Productions syndicated four of its half-hour Western series under the title of "The Westerners." They were "The Black Saddle," "Johnny Ringo," "Law of the Plainsman," and "The Westerner." The series had a new opening credits sequence featuring Michael Ansara, Peter Breck, Don Durant, and Brian Keith. Keenan Wynn appeared in new opening and closing host segments. The original closing credits were retained.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Perry Como Show: Dick Van Dyke, Nat King Cole, Eddie Foy, Jr., Rosemary June, the McGuire Sisters (1959)

    User reviews3

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    6/10
    Before they were famous ..............
    This short-lived western series was a departure from the usual B-western fare that had dominated the big screen for so many years. Peter Breck (later to be Nick on Big Valley) and Russell Johnson (Later the Professor on Gilligans Island) starred in this tale of an ex-gunman who began using the law to subdue the owlhoots who circumvented prairie law.

    Breck and Johnson did well in this series, but the plot and limited action were too much of a departure for the series to catch on. Still, its worth a look to see these interesting actors early on in their budding careers.
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    • Jun 7, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Westerners
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Four Star Productions
      • Halmac
      • Zane Grey Enterprises
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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