Return of the Texan (1952)
Dale Robertson stars as Sam Crockett, a widowed rancher trying to make a go of his small spread with his father (Walter Brennan) and his two small sons. Financially strapped, Crockett is forced to go to work for nasty neighboring rancher Rod (Richard Boone). When Rod's sister-in-law Ann (Joanne Dru) falls in love with him, Crockett retreats, believing that no woman could ever measure up to his late wife. As the story progresses, however, it is Ann's love, coupled with the faith of his two supportive sons, which help Crockett persevere despite all roadblocks. Based on a novel by Fred (Old Yeller) Gipson, Return of the Texan is a western only in its setting; the film works better as a mood piece and character study. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dale Robertson, Joanne Dru, (more)
- Director(s):
- Delmer Daves
Synopsis of Return of the Texan
Dale Robertson stars as Sam Crockett, a widowed rancher trying to make a go of his small spread with his father (Walter Brennan) and his two small sons. Financially strapped, Crockett is forced to go to work for nasty neighboring rancher Rod (Richard Boone). When Rod's sister-in-law Ann (Joanne Dru) falls in love with him, Crockett retreats, believing that no woman could ever measure up to his late wife. As the story progresses, however, it is Ann's love, coupled with the faith of his two supportive sons, which help Crockett persevere despite all roadblocks. Based on a novel by Fred (Old Yeller) Gipson, Return of the Texan is a western only in its setting; the film works better as a mood piece and character study. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Return of the Texan
- Dale Robertson - Sam Crockett
- Walter Brennan - Firth Crockett
- Tom Tully - Stud Spiller
- Helen Westcott - Averill
- Robert Adler - Foreman
- Aileen Carlyle - Cordy Spiller
- Joanne Dru - Ann Marshall
- Richard Boone - Rod
- Robert Horton - Dr. Harris
- Dennis Ross - Steve
- Kathrun Sheldon - Housekeeper
- Brad Mora - Spiller Boy
- Director(s):
- Delmer Daves
- Writer(s):
- Dudley Nichols
- Producer(s):
- Frank P. Rosenberg
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