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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern
Votes3
DirectorJohn Ireland, Lee Garmes
WritersMacKinlay Kantor, Alford Van Ronkel
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHannah Lee: An American Primitive
About Hannah Lee: An American Primitive
Professional killer Bus Crow is hired by cattlemen to eliminate squatters. When Marshal Sam Rochelle is sent to investigate, saloon owner Hallie has to be a reluctant witness.
Directed by John Ireland, Lee Garmes, Hannah Lee: An American Primitive leans on a strong ensemble — Macdonald Carey, Joanne Dru, John Ireland — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1953.
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