Ride the High Country

Showdown in the High Sierra!

19621h 34m7.1(253 votes)

WesternDrama

Synopsis

An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.

Ride the High Country (1962) is a western and drama film directed by Sam Peckinpah. It stars Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, and Mariette Hartley. The film runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 253 votes.

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Director

Sam Peckinpah

Cast

Randolph Scott

Gil Westrum

Joel McCrea

Steve Judd

Mariette Hartley

Elsa Knudsen

Ron Starr

Heck Longtree

Edgar Buchanan

Judge Tolliver

R.G. Armstrong

Joshua Knudsen

Jenie Jackson

Kate

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Where can I watch Ride the High Country?

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Who stars in Ride the High Country?

Ride the High Country stars Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley, and Ron Starr, and was directed by Sam Peckinpah.

How long is Ride the High Country?

Ride the High Country has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes.

When did Ride the High Country come out?

Ride the High Country was released in 1962.

What genre is Ride the High Country?

Ride the High Country is a western and drama film.

Is Ride the High Country worth watching?

Ride the High Country holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.