The Broken Land (1962)
60 mins | Western | April 1962
Cast:
Kent Taylor, Diana Darain, Jody McCrea [ More ]Director:
John BushelmanWriter:
Edward J. LaksoProducer:
Leonard A. SchwartzCinematographer:
Floyd CrosbyEditor:
Carl PiersonProduction Designer:
John MansbridgeProduction Company:
Associated Producers, Inc.On 14 Mar 1961, DV announced producer Robert L. Lippert’s plans to film his upcoming project, provisionally titled The Vanishing Frontier, in Arizona. Production charts in the 28 Apr 1961 DV stated that principal photography began 24 Apr 1961 in Apache Junction, AZ. Weeks later, the 19 May 1961 DV noted that the title was changed to The Broken Land. This was also the working title of the 1960 Lippert release, Walk Tall (see entry). Both productions starred Kent Taylor.
According to the 4 Apr 1962 Var, the film was scheduled for release later that month. The 27 Jul 1962 LAT reported the 1 Aug 1962 opening in Los Angeles, CA, on a double bill with Merrill’s Marauders (1962, see entry). Months later, the 19 Jan 1963 LAT announced the film’s re-release in Los Angeles with Sodom and Gomorrah (1963, see entry). ...
On 14 Mar 1961, DV announced producer Robert L. Lippert’s plans to film his upcoming project, provisionally titled The Vanishing Frontier, in Arizona. Production charts in the 28 Apr 1961 DV stated that principal photography began 24 Apr 1961 in Apache Junction, AZ. Weeks later, the 19 May 1961 DV noted that the title was changed to The Broken Land. This was also the working title of the 1960 Lippert release, Walk Tall (see entry). Both productions starred Kent Taylor.
According to the 4 Apr 1962 Var, the film was scheduled for release later that month. The 27 Jul 1962 LAT reported the 1 Aug 1962 opening in Los Angeles, CA, on a double bill with Merrill’s Marauders (1962, see entry). Months later, the 19 Jan 1963 LAT announced the film’s re-release in Los Angeles with Sodom and Gomorrah (1963, see entry).
Sadistic Jim Kogan, U. S. marshal in a small western town, unjustly imprisons Will Broicous, the son of a famous gunfighter, along with Gabe and Billy, two men who attempt to help Will. Marva Aikens, a pretty waitress, helps them escape; but Kogan and his deputy pursue and capture them. Kogan kills Billy and his own deputy and brings the others back to town, where Marva informs the townspeople of Kogan's cruel deeds. Stripped of his badge and power, Kogan is left kneeling in the street, while Marva, Gabe, and Will are set ...
Sadistic Jim Kogan, U. S. marshal in a small western town, unjustly imprisons Will Broicous, the son of a famous gunfighter, along with Gabe and Billy, two men who attempt to help Will. Marva Aikens, a pretty waitress, helps them escape; but Kogan and his deputy pursue and capture them. Kogan kills Billy and his own deputy and brings the others back to town, where Marva informs the townspeople of Kogan's cruel deeds. Stripped of his badge and power, Kogan is left kneeling in the street, while Marva, Gabe, and Will are set free.
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