The Naked Hills

Movie · Western · Adventure

Tracy Powell (David Wayne) is an Indiana farmer with an insatiable thirst for gold. Inspired by the California Gold Rush, Powell sets out for Stockton, Calif., leaving behind the only life he has ever known. But, failing to find his fortune, he returns to Indiana, farming and the loving arms of his girlfriend, Julie (Marcia Henderson). Sadly, even the birth of his son cannot assuage his gold fever. Before long, Powell has once again headed west -- this time leaving behind a wife and child.

1956 · 1h 13m

Starring David Wayne, Keenan Wynn, James Barton

Director Josef Shaftel

David Wayne

Tracy Powell
Keenan Wynn

Sam Wilkins
James Barton

Jimmo McCann
Marcia Henderson

Julie
Jim Backus

Willis Haver
Denver Pyle

Bert Killian/Narrator
Myrna Dell

Aggie
Lewis L. Russell

Baxter
Frank Fenton

Harold
Fuzzy Knight

Pitch Man
Josef Shaftel

Director

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The Naked Hills

Western

Tracy Powell (David Wayne) is an Indiana farmer with an insatiable thirst for gold. Inspired by the California Gold Rush, Powell sets out for Stockton, Calif., leaving behind the only life he has ever known. But, failing to find his fortune, he returns to Indiana, farming and the loving arms of his girlfriend, Julie (Marcia Henderson). Sadly, even the birth of his son cannot assuage his gold fever. Before long, Powell has once again headed west -- this time leaving behind a wife and child.