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The Silver Star
“Crack of a bullet...and a coward becomes a killer!”
5.5 / 10• 1955• 1h 13m•NR• English
Western
Storyline
A third generation deputy sheriff doubts whether or not he has the guts for the job that killed both his father and grandfather. His doubts are re-enforced when three vicious gunmen arrive in town. From the original 35mm widescreen negative.
Cast & Crew
Edgar Buchanan
Will 'Bill' Dowdy (as Edgar Buchanon)
Lead
Marie Windsor
Karen Childress
Lon Chaney Jr.
John W. Harmon (as Lon Chaney)
Barton MacLane
Henry 'Tiny' Longtree
Morris Ankrum
Charlie Childress
Michael Whalen
Shakespeare
Edith Evanson
Belle Dowdy
Earle Lyon
Sheriff Gregg Leech
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Bartlett's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Silver Star is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
