Cast: Howard Petrie

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Howard Petrie. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Bend of the River

1952 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Arthur Kennedy · Rock Hudson · Julie Adams

Synopsis Bend of the River (1952) follows the journey of Glyn McLyntock and his companion Cole, two individuals with dubious histories, as they guide a wagon train filled with settlers from Missouri to the Oregon territory. After founding a settlement near...

7.6

8K votes

7.6

8K votes

The Tin Star

1957 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Henry Fonda · Anthony Perkins · Betsy Palmer · Michel Ray

Synopsis The Tin Star (1957) is a notable Western film directed by Anthony Mann, who sought to establish his individuality apart from his collaborations with James Stewart. The movie delves into the transformation of a seasoned lawman-turned-bounty hunter, portrayed by Henry...

7.2

2K votes

7.2

2K votes

Walk Softly, Stranger

1950 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Joseph Cotten · Alida Valli · Spring Byington · Paul Stewart

Synopsis Walk Softly, Stranger (1950) follows the journey of a charismatic and eloquent gambler who introduces himself as Chris Hale as he enters the town of Ashton, home to the renowned Corelli shoe factory. Posing as a former resident, he swiftly...

6.5

226 votes

6.5

226 votes

Rocky Mountain

1950 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction William Keighley

Cast Errol Flynn · Patrice Wymore · Scott Forbes · Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Synopsis Rocky Mountain (1950) follows the journey of a Confederate troop, guided by Captain Lafe Barstow, as they traverse the remote territories of California and Nevada. Their mission is to rally support for the struggling Confederacy in the West. During their...

6.3

99 votes

6.3

99 votes

A Kiss Before Dying

1956 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Gerd Oswald

Cast Robert Wagner · Jeffrey Hunter · Virginia Leith · Joanne Woodward

Synopsis A Kiss Before Dying (1956) follows the story of Bud Corliss, a driven college student with grand aspirations and a romantic interest in heiress Dorothy Kingship. However, their relationship takes a dramatic turn when Dorothy becomes pregnant. This unexpected development...

6.2

459 votes

6.2

459 votes

The Wild North

1952 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Marton

Cast Stewart Granger · Wendell Corey · Cyd Charisse · Morgan Farley

Synopsis The Wild North (1952) follows the thrilling journey of a trapper who finds himself falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee into the treacherous Canadian mountains. As he navigates the harsh wilderness, he is relentlessly pursued by a...

6.2

207 votes

6.2

207 votes

The Bounty Hunter

1954 · Movie · 79 min. · United States

Direction André De Toth

Cast Randolph Scott · Dolores Dorn · Marie Windsor · Howard Petrie

Synopsis The Bounty Hunter (1954) follows the story of a Pinkerton detective agency's hired bounty hunter who is tasked with tracking down three elusive criminals a year after a brutal train heist. The bounty hunter's journey leads him to the small...

6.1

327 votes

6.1

327 votes

The Maverick Queen

1956 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Barry Sullivan · Scott Brady · Mary Murphy

Synopsis The Maverick Queen (1956) follows the story of a Pinkerton detective who assumes a false identity to join a notorious group of criminals. The gang is led by a spirited and independent woman who runs a saloon. As the detective...

5.7

111 votes

5.7

111 votes

Border River

1954 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction George Sherman

Cast Joel McCrea · Yvonne De Carlo · Pedro Armendáriz · Howard Petrie

Synopsis Border River (1954) unfolds in Zona Libre, a tiny haven situated across the river from the United States. Governed by the iron fist of General Calleja, this enclave provides refuge to fugitives, albeit at a steep cost. The latest arrival...

5.6

132 votes

5.6

132 votes

Cattle Drive

1951 · Movie · 77 min. · United States

5.6

108 votes

5.6

108 votes

5.3

193 votes

Timberjack

1955 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Sterling Hayden · Vera Ralston · David Brian · Adolphe Menjou

Synopsis Timberjack (1955) follows the journey of Tim Shipman, who comes back to his father's logging enterprise to discover a series of challenges. His father has tragically passed away, leaving behind significant debts. Additionally, Croft Brunner, a powerful figure, has control...

5.1

22 votes

5.1

22 votes

The Golden Horde

1951 · Movie · 77 min. · United States

Direction George Sherman

Cast Ann Blyth · David Farrar · George Macready · Henry Brandon

Synopsis The Golden Horde (1951) follows a group of English crusaders who journey to Samarkand in Central Asia during the year 1220. The city and its ruling Princess Shalimar face imminent danger from the advancing forces of Genghis Khan. Princess Shalimar...

5.0

97 votes

5.0

97 votes

Rage At Dawn

1955 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Tim Whelan

Cast Randolph Scott · Forrest Tucker · Mala Powers · J. Carrol Naish

Synopsis Rage At Dawn (1955) unfolds in 1866 Indiana, where the notorious Reno brothers gang has made the town of Seymour their sanctuary, bribing three corrupt local officials to turn a blind eye. The Peterson Detective Agency dispatches James Barlow to...

4.9

196 votes

4.9

196 votes

Fort Ti

1953 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction William Castle

Cast George Montgomery · Joan Vohs · Irving Bacon · James Seay

Synopsis Fort Ti (1953) unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French and Indian War in colonial America. The narrative revolves around the strategic efforts of British soldiers as they strive to expel the French Army from a pivotal stronghold. The...

4.5

25 votes

4.5

25 votes

Johnny Concho

1956 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

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The Return of Jack Slade

1955 · Movie · 79 min. · United States

Direction Harold D. Schuster

Cast John Ericson · Mari Blanchard · Neville Brand · Max Showalter

Synopsis The Return of Jack Slade (1955) follows the journey of Jack Slade, the offspring of a renowned lawman and bounty hunter, who is enlisted by Pinkerton detective Joseph Ryan to dismantle a notorious gang of outlaws and train robbers. The...

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Direction Francis D. Lyon

Cast Bob Mathias · Ward Bond · Melba Mathias · Howard Petrie

Synopsis The Bob Mathias Story (1954) follows the inspiring journey of Bob Mathias, a young man from California who made history as the first athlete to secure two Olympic Gold Medals in the Decathlon, achieving this feat in the 1948 and...

Not rated

Not rated

No Questions Asked

1951 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Harold F. Kress

Cast Barry Sullivan · Arlene Dahl · George Murphy · Jean Hagen

Synopsis No Questions Asked (1951) follows the story of Steve Keiver, a young and ambitious lawyer employed by an insurance firm. During a casual conversation, Steve overhears his supervisor mention a substantial reward for the retrieval of stolen goods, with no...

Not rated

Not rated

The Veils of Bagdad

1953 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction George Sherman

Cast Victor Mature · Mari Blanchard · Virginia Field · Guy Rolfe

Synopsis The Veils of Bagdad (1953) follows the journey of Antar, dispatched by Suleiman, the ruler of the Ottoman Empire, to the bustling city of Bagdad. His mission is to thwart the plans of Hammam, the Pasha of Bagdad, who aims...

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Not rated