American Empire
1942, English. Directed by William C. McGann.
THE THUNDERING THRILLING SAGA OF THE WINNING OF THE WEST!
Richard Dix as Dan Taylor and Preston S. Foster as Paxton Bryce are two longtime friends seeking their fortune in Texas after the war. The two men decide, not without problems, to establish a cattle empire. Paxton becoming too ambitious, distances himself from Dan and Abby, Paxton's wife. It will only be after a personal tragedy that he will come back to his senses.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William C. McGannDirector
- Richard DixDan Taylor
- Leo CarrilloDominique Beauchard
- Preston FosterPaxton Bryce
- Frances GiffordAbigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister
- Robert BarratCrowder, Small Rancher
- Jack La RuePierre - Beauchard Henchman
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsSailaway
- Cliff EdwardsRunty
- Merrill RodinPaxton Bryce Jr.
- Chris-Pin MartinAugustin - Beauchard Henchman
- Richard WebbCrane
- William FarnumLouisiana Judge
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater
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American Empire runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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American Empire is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Who directed American Empire?
American Empire (1942) was directed by William C. McGann and stars Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster.