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The Iron Mistress
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The Iron Mistress

1952-11-19 · 110 min · ★ 5.3

History · Drama · Action · Western · Romance

In this biopic, Jim Bowie goes to New Orleans, where he falls for Judalon and befriends her brother, Narcisse. Soon, Jim is forced to avenge Narcisse's murder, but Judalon takes up with another man. Jim eventually has another romantic interlude with Judalon and is forced to kill one of her suitors in self-defense. Jim leaves town, and falls for the daughter of a Texas politician, but his entanglement with Judalon continues to bedevil him.

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan LaddAlan LaddJim Bowie
Virginia MayoVirginia MayoJudalon de Bornay
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaJuan Moreno
Phyllis KirkPhyllis KirkUrsula de Varamendi
Alf KjellinAlf KjellinPhillipe de Cabanal
Douglas DickDouglas DickNarcisse de Bornay
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoBlack Jack Sturdevant
Nedrick YoungNedrick YoungHenri Contrecourt
George VoskovecGeorge VoskovecJohn James Audubon
Richard CarlyleRichard CarlyleRezin Bowie
Robert EmhardtRobert EmhardtGen. Cuny
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeDr. Cuny
Harold GordonHarold GordonAndrew Marschalk
Jay NovelloJay NovelloJudge Crain
Nick DennisNick DennisNez Coupe
Sarah SelbySarah SelbyMrs. Bowie
Dick PaxtonJohn Bowie
George J. LewisGeorge J. LewisColonel Wells
Edward ColmansEdward ColmansDon Juan de Varamendi
Gordon NelsonGordon NelsonDr. Maddox

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