List of the best Robert Wilke movies: Gun the Man Down(1956), The Boy Who Cried Werewolf(1973), Days of Heaven(1978), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea(1954), Smoky(1966), Shotgun(1955), Call of the Rockies(1944), The Lone Ranger(1955), A Gunfight(1971), Canyon River(1956), War Paint(1953), Overland Telegraph(1951) ... ...
Western
USA
1956
78 Minutes
Matt Rankin
James Arness Angie Dickinson Robert Wilke Emile Meyer Don Megowan Michael Emmet Harry Carey Jr.
bank robber outlaw girlfriend ex-convict thrilling suspenseful engaging brooding wild west town ghost town frontier betrayal outlaws revenge kidnapping revenge pursuit 19th century
Two bank robbers abandon their wounded partner to the posse and run with the loot but their partner, after serving time in prison, seeks revenge.
Horror
USA
1973
93 Minutes
The Sheriff
Kerwin Mathews Elaine Devry Scott Sealey Robert Wilke Susan Foster Jack Lucas Bob Homel George Gaynes Loretta Temple David S. Cass Sr. Harold Goodwin
A young boy visits his father in a secluded cabin; the father is attacked by a werewolf and becomes one himself every full moon. However, the boy constantly tries to warn others, but no one will believe him.
Drama
USA
1978
95 Minutes
The Farm Foreman
Richard Gere Brooke Adams Sam Shepard Linda Manz Robert Wilke Jackie Shultis Stuart Margolin Timothy Scott Richard Libertini Doug Kershaw
worker sister girlfriend farmer wealthy man sad emotional dark texas chicago farm factory river fugitives jealousy farming illness love triangle deception escape
A hot-tempered farm laborer convinces the woman he loves to marry their rich but dying boss so that they can have a claim to his fortune.
Fantasy, Kids & Family, Adventure, Drama
USA
1954
127 Minutes
First Mate of the Nautilus
Kirk Douglas James Mason Paul Lukas Peter Lorre Robert Wilke Carleton Young Ted de Corsia Percy Helton
captain nemo scientist servant sailor thrilling engaging spectacular nautilus ship san francisco under the sea exploration expedition adventure escape 1860s
A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
Western
1966
102 Minutes
Jeff Nicks
Fess Parker Diana Hyland Katy Jurado Hoyt Axton Robert Wilke Armando Silvestre Jorge Martinez De Hoyos Ted White
cowboy horse brother soldier rancher moving rousing profound american west ranch albuquerque, n.m. horses separation reunion world war ii duty brotherhood rescue love quest
A rodeo star's attachment to a wild stallion is put to the test when the horse is mistreated by a series of owners.
Western
1955
81 Minutes
Bentley
Sterling Hayden Yvonne De Carlo Zachary Scott Harry Harvey Jr. Robert Wilke Guy Prescott
A deputy sheriff (Sterling Hayden) seeks justice with a woman (Yvonne De Carlo), a bounty hunter (Zachary Scott) and a sawed-off shotgun.
Western
USA
1944
56 Minutes
Deputy Jim
Michael Harrison Smiley Burnette Ellen Hall Kirk Alyn Frank Jaquet Robert Wilke Harry Woods
Sunset Carson's first western and, despite the misleading video box that indicates otherwise, he was billed as Sonny Carson and was billed 2nd behind Smiley Burnette. Republic dropped the "... See full summary »
Western
USA
1955
86 Minutes
Cassidy
Clayton Moore Jay Silverheels Lyle Bettger Bonita Granville Perry Lopez Robert Wilke John Pickard Beverly Washburn Michael Ansara Frank de Kova Charles Meredith
rancher governor indian sidekick cavalryman the lone ranger rousing thrilling patriotic texas range indian territory law and order land wars battle frontier life adventure pursuit quest 19th century
Wealthy rancher Reese Kilgore aims to grab silver-rich Indian land by skilfully pitting Indians against settlers but the suspicious territorial governor sends The Lone Ranger to investigate.
Western
USA
1971
90 Minutes
Marshal Tom Cater
Kirk Douglas Johnny Cash Jane Alexander Karen Black Dana Elcar Robert Wilke Keith Carradine Eric Douglas Paul Lambert Raf Vallone
Two aging gunfighters in need of money come to an agreement to organize an actual showdown between them and sell tickets for it. The townsfolk is more than interested to see the "show".
Western
USA
1956
80 Minutes
Joe Graycoe
George Montgomery Marcia Henderson Peter Graves Richard Eyer Walter Sande Robert Wilke Alan Hale Jr. John Harmon Jack Lambert William Fawcett
foreman cattle rustler cattleman businessman widow love interest suspenseful engaging melodramatic cattle ranch ranch wyoming money romance deal investing danger pursuit adventure love
When a Wyoming rancher goes to Oregon to buy cattle, his foreman and a gang of town criminals plot together to steal the herd but the rancher's cattle-drive hired hands are old convicts and rustlers themselves.
Western
USA
1953
89 Minutes
Trooper Grady
Robert Stack Joan Taylor Charles McGraw Keith Larsen Peter Graves Robert Wilke Walter Reed John Doucette
lieutenant native american renegade sister sergeant trooper uneasy thrilling fort village desert mine peace treaty sabotage water shortage mutiny race against time culture clash quest forbidden love
An Indian and his beautiful sister attempt to destroy a cavalry patrol trying to deliver a peace treaty to their chief.
Western
USA
1951
60 Minutes
Bellew
Tim Holt Richard Martin Gail Davis Hugh Beaumont Mari Blanchard George Nader Robert Wilke Cliff Clark
Storekeeper Paul Manning is attempting to sabotage the completion of a telegraph line so he can have time to dispose of his stock before the near-by Army post is abandoned. He uses outlaw ... See full summary »
Western
USA
1956
84 Minutes
Jeff Welker
Richard Widmark Donna Reed William Campbell John McIntire Barton MacLane Edward Platt Harry Morgan Robert Wilke Regis Parton Robert Foulk Phil Chambers
gunslinger adversary sergeant father widow sheriff intense melodramatic suspenseful gripping confident inspiring mining town mountain american west house arizona ranch gold robbery
Jim Slater seeks a survivor of the Apache ambush his father died in.
Western
USA
1956
76 Minutes
Sile Doty
Rory Calhoun Yvonne De Carlo Mara Corday Rex Reason Neville Brand Emile Meyer Herbert Rudley Robert Wilke Gregg Barton Ed Fury Francis Macdonald
In 1842 lawless Oregon, a gunfighter seeks vengeance when his innocent brother is lynched and his beautiful Indian wife is claimed by the local tyrant.
Western
USA
1951
60 Minutes
Stoney Dawson
Richard Martin Joan Dixon Ross Elliot John Dehner Paul Marion Lee MacGregor Robert Wilke
Recently released from prison, nice guy Dave Collins finds himself unwillingly mixed up with his old outlaw acquaintances Turk Thorne and his gang as they try to use his telegraphy talents ... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1957
87 Minutes
Hank
Rock Hudson Robert Stack Dorothy Malone Jack Carson Robert Middleton Alan Reed Alexander Lockwood Chris Olsen Robert Wilke Troy Donahue William Schallert
journalist stunt pilot wife mechanic son showman melodramatic thrilling passionate striking new orleans carnival air show party family home airplane obsession aviation love triangle unhappy marriage
Story of a friendship between an eccentric journalist and a daredevil barnstorming pilot.
Western
USA
1957
90 Minutes
Concho
James Stewart Audie Murphy Dan Duryea Dianne Foster Elaine Stewart Brandon de Wilde Jay C. Flippen Herb Anderson Robert Wilke Hugh Beaumont Jack Elam
outlaw gunslinger lawman railroad tycoon brother robber gritty suspenseful wild west colorado train train robbery brotherhood theft old west moral dilemma pursuit quest 19th century
A fired railroad man is re-hired and trusted to carry a ten thousand dollar payroll in secret, even though he is suspected of being connected to outlaws.
Western
USA
1952
71 Minutes
Keeno
Dennis Morgan Philip Carey Amanda Blake Rita Moreno Paul Picerni Ray Teal Jay Novello George O'Hanlon Robert Wilke Sheb Wooley Charles Meredith
governor cattle rancher cattleman daughter love interest wealthy man brooding engaging gutsy unrestrained spirited striking texas cattle ranchers illegal activity father/daughter relationship new love power saving the town rescue
Post-civil-war Texas sells lands to wealthy Northerners but some of them are crooks bent on cheating the locals, prompting an investigation headed by the governor's envoy.
Western
USA
1952
85 Minutes
Pierce
Gary Cooper Grace Kelly Katy Jurado Thomas Mitchell Lloyd Bridges Otto Kruger Lon Chaney Harry Morgan Lee Van Cleef Robert Wilke Sheb Wooley
marshal wife criminal brother storekeeper deputy brooding gripping new mexico small town showdown justice pacifism quest revenge 19th century
A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at high noon when the gang leader, an outlaw he sent up years ago, arrives on the noon train.
Western
USA
1955
88 Minutes
1st Sgt. Daly
Dana Andrews Piper Laurie Rex Reason William Talman Gordon Jones Milburn Stone Douglas Spencer William Schallert Bill Phipps Robert Wilke Pat Hogan
A suspected cavalry deserter proves to be resourceful in helping the surviving members of a fort, flee Indians along a dangerous river.
Western
USA
1953
105 Minutes
Sgt. Stone
Charlton Heston Jack Palance Katy Jurado Brian Keith Mary Sinclair Milburn Stone Richard Shannon Lewis Martin Frank de Kova Robert Wilke Peter Coe
chief scout cavalry captain apache native american native american chief amusing melodramatic tense thrilling fiery united states wild west ambush native americans apaches u.s. army western films adventure
Chief of Scouts Ed Bannon works for the US Army at Fort Clark, Texas and he dreams of aiding in bringing peace to the region, despite opposition from both the Army and the Apaches.
Western
USA
1955
81 Minutes
Joel McCrea Vera Miles Lloyd Bridges Wallace Ford Edgar Buchanan Peter Graves Keith Larsen Carl Benton Reid John Smith Walter Sande Robert Wilke
wyatt earp rancher mayor criminal daughter saloon owner suspenseful tense fiery thrilling wichita, kan. wild west bank saloon family home ranch gun control lawlessness law enforcement frontier justice
In 1874, after noticing the total lawlessness in Wichita, Wyatt Earp reluctantly accepts the Marshal's job and runs into the worst local troublemakers.
Musical, Comedy
USA
1959
94 Minutes
James Cagney Shirley Jones Roger Smith Cara Williams Nehemiah Persoff Royal Dano Anthony Caruso Horace MacMahon Virginia Vincent Jack Albertson Robert Wilke
Jake MacIllaney will do just about anything to win the presidential election of longshoreman union Local 26. When he encounters young upright attorney Dan Cabot and Cabot's attractive wife,... See full summary »
Western
1951
84 Minutes
Robert Ryan Claire Trevor Robert Preston Jack Buetel Walter Brennan Bruce Cabot John Archer Lawrence Tierney Barton MacLane Tom Tyler Robert Wilke
outlaw major sheriff agent brother wife thrilling uneasy missouri courtroom jail saloon train depot corruption framed for murder vigilantism robbery american civil war rescue escape
A Union officer (Robert Ryan) joins the outlaw James and Younger brothers against a bounty hunter (Robert Preston).
Western
USA
1944
69 Minutes
Roy Rogers Dale Evans Grant Withers Harry Shannon George Cleveland William Haade Weldon Heyburn Hal Taliaferro Tom London Dick Botiller Janet Martin
roy rogers pretty woman singer captain father criminal amusing spirited river riverboat texas robbery investigation performance fugitives wrongfully accused mystery quest 1940s
Insurance Investigator Roy is looking for Weston and the missing money he supposedly obtained in a robbery. When he catches him and listens to his story, he changes his mind about him. A ... See full summary »
Comedy, Western
Italy|France|West Germany
1970
103 Minutes
James Stewart Henry Fonda Shirley Jones Sue Ane Langdon Elaine Devry Robert Middleton Arch Johnson Dabbs Greer Jackie Russell Jackie Joseph Sharon De Bord
madam cowboy prostitute friend townsperson villain lighthearted thrilling suspenseful brothel texas cheyenne, wyo. inheritance gunfight honor prostitution family feud change of heart adventure transformation
A newspaper reporter and a retired, blind journalist try to solve a series of killings connected to a pharmaceutical company's experimental, top-secret research projects and in so doing, both become targets of the killer.
Comedy
USA
1947
77 Minutes
Bud Abbott Lou Costello Tom Brown Nat Pendleton Joan Shawlee Beverly Simmons Don Beddoe Don Porter Donald MacBride Lane Watson William Ching
Two ex-soldiers return from overseas--one of them having smuggled into the country a French orphan girl he has become attached to. They wind up running into their old sergeant--who hates ... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1953
118 Minutes
Burt Lancaster Montgomery Clift Deborah Kerr Frank Sinatra Donna Reed Ernest Borgnine Philip Ober Jack Warden Mickey Shaughnessy Harry Bellaver George Reeves
soldier sergeant military officer victim wife passionate powerful sad barracks honolulu beach military injustice love adultery forbidden love underdog sacrifice 1940s
In Hawaii in 1941, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second-in-command are falling in love.