The Looters (1955 film)

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The Looters
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Abner Biberman
Screenplay by Richard Alan Simmons
Story by Paul Schneider
Produced by Howard Christie
Starring Rory Calhoun
Julie Adams
Ray Danton
Thomas Gomez
Frank Faylen
Russ Conway
Cinematography Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Edited byRussell F. Schoengarth
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • May 1955 (1955-05)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Looters is a 1955 American adventure film directed by Abner Biberman and written by Richard Alan Simmons. The film stars Rory Calhoun, Julie Adams, Ray Danton, Thomas Gomez, Frank Faylen and Russ Conway. The film was released in May 1955, by Universal Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

A group of plane crash survivors try to find refuge in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Two mercenaries, Peter and Jesse, set out on their trail with the intention of bringing them to safety. But Peter is lured by the belongings left in the plane and plans a real robbery against the survivors with final elimination of all witnesses.

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