Movie

Showdown at Abilene

“The blazing story of the great Abilene range war!”

★ 5.3(10)19561h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Charles F. Haas
Release date: 1956-10-01
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

About Showdown at Abilene

Showdown at Abilene is a 1956 movie in the Western genre, directed by Charles F. Haas, starring Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer and Lyle Bettger. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Showdown at Abilene in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him.

Cast

Jock Mahoney

Jim Trask

Martha Hyer

Peggy Bigelow

Lyle Bettger

Dave Mosely

David Janssen

Verne Ward

Grant Williams

Chip Tomlin

Ted de Corsia

Dan Claudius

Harry Harvey

Ross Bigelow (as Harry Harvey Sr.)

Dayton Lummis

Jack Bedford

Richard H. Cutting

Nelson

Robert Anderson

Sprague (as Robert G. Anderson)

John Maxwell

Frank Scovie

Lane Bradford

Loop

Themes & keywords

sheriffsaloonrange war

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Showdown at Abilene in Canada?+

Showdown at Abilene is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Showdown at Abilene on Netflix?+

Showdown at Abilene is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Showdown at Abilene?+

Showdown at Abilene has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Showdown at Abilene?+

Showdown at Abilene stars Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer, Lyle Bettger, David Janssen and Grant Williams.

When did Showdown at Abilene come out?+

Showdown at Abilene is a 1956 movie directed by Charles F. Haas.

What genre is Showdown at Abilene?+

Showdown at Abilene is Western film.

Who directed Showdown at Abilene?+

Showdown at Abilene was directed by Charles F. Haas.