The Brass Legend

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The Brass Legend
The Brass Legend poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Gerd Oswald
Screenplay byDon Martin
Story byJess Arnold
George Zuckerman
Produced by Herman Cohen
Starring Hugh O'Brian
Nancy Gates
Raymond Burr
Rebecca Welles
Donald MacDonald
Robert Burton
Cinematography Charles Van Enger
Edited byMarjorie Fowler
Music by Paul Dunlap
Production
company
Robert Goldstein Productions
Distributed by United Artists
Release date
  • December 12, 1956 (1956-12-12)
Running time
79 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Brass Legend is a 1956 American Western film directed by Gerd Oswald and written by Don Martin. The film stars Hugh O'Brian, Nancy Gates, Raymond Burr, Rebecca Welles, Donald MacDonald and Robert Burton. The film was released on December 12, 1956, by United Artists. [1] [2]

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Plot

Wanted outlaw Tris Hatten turns up in Apache Bend, looking for former sweetheart Millie Street, a saloon girl. Clay Gipson, the little brother of Sheriff Wade Addams' girlfriend, spots the fugitive and informs the sheriff, who knocks Hatten cold and takes him to jail.

Town opinion turns against the popular Wade, who is suspected by girlfriend Linda's father, rancher Tom Gipson, of being after a reward for Hatten that rightfully should go to the boy, Clay. In truth, Wade is trying to protect the child, particularly when the notorious Barlow gang rides into town to try to spring Hatten.

A reporter named Tatum helps damage the sheriff's reputation by revealing Clay to be the informant. Clay is wounded by a gunshot, bringing dad Tom to his senses. After shooting two of the Barlows, proving his courage, Wade must apprehend Hatten, who has had a gun smuggled to him in jail. Hatten shoots the reporter, but can't outdraw Wade.

Cast

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References

  1. "The Brass Legend (1956) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  2. "The Brass Legend". TV Guide. Retrieved March 11, 2023.