Sons of Adventure

1948 1h 0m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Western

Synopsis

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This western mystery offers a behind-the-scenes look at movie making. The trouble begins when a cowboy star is mysteriously killed on the set. A detective investigates and becomes determined to save the prime suspect. Despite the terrible danger he faces, the investigator does not stop until the real culprit has been apprehended and justice is served.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lynne Roberts
Jean
Russell Hayden
Steve Malone
Gordon Jones
Andy Baldwin
Grant Withers
J.L. Sterling
George Chandler
Billy Wilkes
Roy Barcroft
Leslie Bennett
John Newland
Peter Winslow
Stephanie Bachelor
Laura Gifford

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yakima Canutt
Writers: Franklin Adreon, Sol Shor
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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78 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Lynne Roberts and Russell Hayden and Gordon Jones carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0040822 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Yakima Canutt directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
278 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Lynne Roberts and Russell Hayden and Gordon Jones carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0040822 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.