Showdown at Abilene
1956, English. Directed by Charles F. Haas.
The blazing story of the great Abilene range war!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles F. HaasDirector
- Jock MahoneyJim Trask
- Martha HyerPeggy Bigelow
- Lyle BettgerDave Mosely
- David JanssenVerne Ward
- Grant WilliamsChip Tomlin
- Ted de CorsiaDan Claudius
- Harry HarveyRoss Bigelow (as Harry Harvey Sr.)
- Dayton LummisJack Bedford
- Richard H. CuttingNelson
- Robert AndersonSprague (as Robert G. Anderson)
- John MaxwellFrank Scovie
- Lane BradfordLoop
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Clarence Upson Young, Berne Giler
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How long is Showdown at Abilene?
Showdown at Abilene runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Showdown at Abilene parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Showdown at Abilene is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Showdown at Abilene on?
Showdown at Abilene isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1956. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Showdown at Abilene?
If you liked Showdown at Abilene, try El Dorado, Dodge City, Decision at Sundown.
Who directed Showdown at Abilene?
Showdown at Abilene (1956) was directed by Charles F. Haas and stars Jock Mahoney, Martha Hyer, Lyle Bettger.