Barbary Coast
1935, English. Directed by Howard Hawks.
Love was a gamble she couldn't afford to lose.
Mary Rutledge arrives from the east, finds her fiancé dead, and goes to work at the roulette wheel of Luis Chamalis' Bella Donna, a rowdy gambling house in San Francisco in the 1850s. She falls in love with miner Jim Carmichael and takes his gold dust at the wheel. She goes after him, Chamalis goes after her with intent to harm Carmichael.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- Miriam HopkinsMary 'Swan' Rutledge
- Edward G. RobinsonLuis Chamalis
- Joel McCreaJim Carmichael
- Walter BrennanOld Atrocity
- Frank CravenCol. Marcus Aurelius Cobb
- Brian DonlevyKnuckles Jacoby
- Clyde CookOakie
- Harry CareyJed Slocum
- Matt McHughBroncho
- Donald MeekSawbuck McTavish
- Rollo LloydWigham
- Roger GraySandy Ferguson
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Howard Hawks
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Barbary Coast: quick answers
Is Barbary Coast worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Barbary Coast?
Barbary Coast runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Barbary Coast have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Barbary Coast. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Barbary Coast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Barbary Coast is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Barbary Coast on?
Barbary Coast isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Barbary Coast?
If you liked Barbary Coast, try The Baron of Arizona, Broken Arrow, The Secret: Dare to Dream.
Who directed Barbary Coast?
Barbary Coast (1935) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Miriam Hopkins, Edward G. Robinson, Joel McCrea.