Man in the Saddle
Seen it?1951 | 87 min | Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for western fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Well paced, at 1 hr 27 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
A small rancher is being harassed by his mighty and powerful neighbor. When the neighbor even hires gunmen to intimidate him he has to defend himself and his property by means of violence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by André de Toth
- Randolph ScottOwen Merrit
- Joan LeslieLaurie Bidwell Isham
- Ellen DrewNan Melotte
- Alexander KnoxWill Isham
- Richard RoberFay Dutcher
- John RussellHugh Clagg
- Alfonso BedoyaCultus Charley
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsBourke Prine
- Clem BevansPay Lankershim
- Cameron MitchellGeorge Vird