What price do you put on love and devotion? *** This review may contain spoilers *** The Proud Rebel is directed by Michael Curtiz and adapted by Lillie Hayward & Joseph Petracca from the story "Journal of Linnett Moore" written by James Edward Grant. It stars Alan Ladd, Olivia de Havilland, Dean Jagger, David Ladd, Cecil Kellaway & Henry Hull. Jerome Moross scores the music and Ted McCord is the…
A story that reaches far and wide as the human heart!
Searching for a doctor who can help him get his son to speak again--the boy hadn't uttered a word since he saw his mother die in the fire that burned down the family home--a Confederate veteran finds himself facing a 30-day jail sentence when he's unfairly accused of starting a brawl in a small town. A local woman pays his fine, providing that he works it off on her ranch. He soon finds himself involved in the woman's struggle to keep her ranch from a local landowner who wants it--and whose sons were responsible for the man being framed for the fight.
Top Cast
Alan Ladd
John Chandler
Olivia de Havilland
Linnett Moore
Dean Jagger
Harry Burleigh
David Ladd
David Chandler
Cecil Kellaway
Dr. Enos Davis
Harry Dean Stanton
Jeb Burleigh
Tom Pittman
Tom Burleigh
Henry Hull
Judge Morley
Eli Mintz
Gorman
John Carradine
Traveling Salesman
James Westerfield
Birm Bates
King
Lance, David's Dog
Percy Helton
Photographer (uncredited)
Dan White
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Mary Wickes
Mrs. Ainsley (uncredited)
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***Sort of a low-key drama version of “Shane,” set in Illinois (Why Sure!)*** After the Civil War, a former Confederate (Alan Ladd) travels the North searching for a doctor who can heal his son's shock-induced muteness (the boy is played by Alan’s real-life son, David). He ends up working on the farm of a woman (Olivia de Havilland) to pay off a debt and has to contend with troublesome sheep ranchers. The tone…
FAQ about The Proud Rebel
What is The Proud Rebel about?
Searching for a doctor who can help him get his son to speak again--the boy hadn't uttered a word since he saw his mother die in the fire that burned down the family home--a Confederate veteran finds himself facing a 30-day jail sentence when he's unfairly accused of starting a…
When was The Proud Rebel released?
The Proud Rebel was released in 1958.
What genres does The Proud Rebel belong to?
The Proud Rebel is categorised as Western, Drama.
Who stars in The Proud Rebel?
The cast of The Proud Rebel includes Alan Ladd, Olivia de Havilland, Dean Jagger, David Ladd, Cecil Kellaway.