

Showdown at Abilene (1956)
Overview
Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him.
Where to watch Showdown at Abilene
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
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What is Showdown at Abilene about?
Jim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to find everyone thought he was dead. His old friend Dave Mosely is now engaged to Trask's former sweetheart and is one of the cattlemen increasingly feuding with the original farmers. Trask is persuaded to take up as sheriff again but there is something about the death of Mosely's brother in the Civil War that is haunting him. Showdown at Abilene is a Western movie, released on 1956-10-01, runtime 80 minutes.
Is Showdown at Abilene worth watching?
TMDB users rate Showdown at Abilene 5.3 out of 10 from 10 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Showdown at Abilene?
In Brazil, Showdown at Abilene streams on Looke. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Charles F. Haas
Cast
- Jock Mahoney as Jim Trask
- Martha Hyer as Peggy Bigelow
- Lyle Bettger as Dave Mosely
- David Janssen as Verne Ward
- Grant Williams as Chip Tomlin
- Ted de Corsia as Dan Claudius
- Harry Harvey as Ross Bigelow (as Harry Harvey Sr.)
- Dayton Lummis as Jack Bedford
- Richard H. Cutting as Nelson
- Robert Anderson as Sprague (as Robert G. Anderson)
- John Maxwell as Frank Scovie
- Lane Bradford as Loop
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