Terror in a Texas Town (1958)
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68% of users liked it
(409 ratings)
This near-legendary western stars Sterling Hayden as George Hanson, the son of a Swedish seaman-turned-farmer (Ted Stanhope). When he runs afoul of town boss Ed McNeil (Sebastian Cabot), Hanson's father is gunned down by McNeil's henchman Johnny Crale (Ned Young). Knowing full well that he… More This near-legendary western stars Sterling Hayden as George Hanson, the son of a Swedish seaman-turned-farmer (Ted Stanhope). When he runs afoul of town boss Ed McNeil (Sebastian Cabot), Hanson's father is gunned down by McNeil's henchman Johnny Crale (Ned Young). Knowing full well that he can expect no help from the town's corrupt sheriff (Tyler McVey), Hanson takes matters in his own hands. Tension mounts steadily until the unforgettable climactic showdown, wherein Hanson arms himself with a harpoon! Extremely well written by Ben L. Perry, Terror in a Texas Town was one of the last directorial efforts of cult favorite Joseph H. Lewis. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Written By
- Dalton Trumbo
- Genres
- Western, Action & Adventure, Classics
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1958 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Blistering left wing Western, with unique surreal final showdown.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Had style and the expressions of an auteur filmmaker to make it standout from other westerns.
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Cast
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Sterling Hayden
as George Hansen
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Sebastian Cabot
as Ed McNeil
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Carol Kelly
as Molly
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Eugenio Martín
as Pepe Mirada
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Ned Young
as Johnny Crale
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Victor Millan
as Jose Mirada
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Sheb Wooley
as Baxter
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Fred Kohler Jr.
as Weed
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Steve Mitchell
as Keeno
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Marilee Earle
as Monsy
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James Russell
as Johnson
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Tyler McVey
as Sheriff Stoner
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Ted Stanhope
as Sven Hansen
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Gil Lamb
as Barnaby
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Frank Ferguson
as Holmes
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Hank Patterson
as Brady
- Gene Martin
- Nedrick Young