archytele The Vault

The Oklahoman 1957

“That Ramrod Guy From Whichita is Bullet-Hot as the Greatest Plainsman of Them All !”

★ 5.8/10 NR Western Released
Find a cinema
Community & Your Rating
★ 5.8/10
Quick answer

What is The Oklahoman?

The Oklahoman is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Western.

Type
Film
Year
1957
Status
Released
Runtime
80 minutes
Release date
May 19, 1957
Studios
Allied Artists Pictures
Genres
Western
Updated
Streaming Intelligence

Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

76 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.3/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Western

Trailer

Overview

The Oklahoman is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by Allied Artists Pictures. Current status: Released.

Should you watch it?

“A grieving doctor faces hostility in a small Oklahoma town after hiring an Indian teenager.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a performance by Joel McCrea
  • runs for a concise one hour and twenty minutes
Keep in mind
  • some town citizens are hostile
  • features themes of prejudice

Watch it if you enjoy classic 1950s western films.

The film deals with themes of hostility and prejudice in a small town setting.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about The Oklahoman — answers are spoiler-safe.

Your verdict

Is The Oklahoman worth watching?

Cast

Verified insights

Frequently asked questions

When was the film released?

The film was released on May 19, 1957 in the United States.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Joel McCrea, Barbara Hale, and Brad Dexter.

What is the genre of the film?

The film is an American CinemaScope Western film.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.

What is the plot about?

After his wife dies in childbirth, a doctor settles in a small Oklahoma town to raise his daughter and faces local hostility.