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Dawn at Socorro
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Dawn at Socorro

1954-09-01 · 81 min · ★ 7.2

Western

Brett Wade, gambler, gunslinger, and classical pianist, is wounded in a gunfight with the Ferris clan; the doctor finds signs of tuberculosis. En route to Colorado for his health, Brett stops in Socorro, New Mexico along with Ferris gunfighter Jimmy Rapp. Sheriff Couthen fears another shootout, but what Brett has in mind is saving waif-with-a-past Rannah Hayes from a life as one of Dick Braden's saloon girls.

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Directors
George Sherman
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rory CalhounRory CalhounBrett Wade
Piper LauriePiper LaurieRannah Hayes
David BrianDavid BrianDick Braden
Kathleen HughesKathleen HughesClare
Alex NicolAlex NicolJimmy Rapp
Edgar BuchananEdgar BuchananSheriff Cauthen
Mara CordayMara CordayLetty Diamond
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsDoc Jameson
Skip HomeierSkip HomeierBuddy Ferris
James MillicanJames MillicanHarry McNair
Lee Van CleefLee Van CleefEarl Ferris
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsOld Man Ferris
Richard GarlandRichard GarlandTom Ferris
Scott LeeVince McNair
Paul BrinegarPaul BrinegarDesk Clerk
Philo McCulloughPhilo McCulloughRancher (as Philo McCollough)
Forrest TaylorForrest TaylorJebb Hayes
Tristram CoffinTristram CoffinSaloon Patron at Table (uncredited)

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