The Badlanders
1958, English. Directed by Delmer Daves.
A treasure to steal...a woman to win...a past to forget...
Two men are released from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma in 1898. One, The Dutchman, is out to get both gold and revenge from certain people in a small mining town who had him imprisoned unjustly. The other, McBain, is just trying to go straight, but that is easier said than done once The Dutchman involves him in his gold theft scheme. Based on the 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle by W. R. Burnett, the story is given an 1898 setting. It is the second film adaptation of the novel following 1950's noir classic The Asphalt Jungle.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Delmer DavesDirector
- Alan LaddPeter Van Hoek (The Dutchman)
- Ernest BorgnineJohn McBain
- Katy JuradoAnita
- Claire KellyAda Winton
- Kent SmithCyril Lounsberry
- Nehemiah PersoffVincente (The Powder Monkey)
- Robert EmhardtSample
- Anthony CarusoComanche
- Adam WilliamsDeputy Leslie
- Ford RaineyYuma Prison Warden
- John DaheimLee
- Jack PerkinsMiner (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Collins
- Budget
- $1.4M
- Box office
- $2M
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What The Badlanders is based on
The Badlanders is based on The Asphalt Jungle, a 1949 novel by W. R. Burnett, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Novel · 1949
The Asphalt Jungle
By W. R. Burnett
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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The Badlanders: quick answers
Is The Badlanders worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Badlanders?
The Badlanders runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Badlanders have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Badlanders. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Badlanders parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Badlanders is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Badlanders on?
The Badlanders isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Badlanders?
If you liked The Badlanders, try The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Johnny Guitar, Bad Day at Black Rock.
Who directed The Badlanders?
The Badlanders (1958) was directed by Delmer Daves and stars Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado.
What is The Badlanders based on?
The Badlanders is based on The Asphalt Jungle, a 1949 novel by W. R. Burnett, published by Alfred A. Knopf.