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Hit the Saddle
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Hit the Saddle

1937-03-03 · 58 min · ★ 6.0

Western

Unable to legally capture and sell a herd of protected wild horses, corrupt rancher Rance Macgowan uses his trained killer horse, Volcano, to substitute for the real leader of the herd and cause havoc and death among the ranches. With the government about to drop the restrictions on rounding up the herd, the Three Mesquiteers find themselves in the middle of the controversy after their friend, Sheriff Miller is killed by Volcano.

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Directors
Mack V. Wright
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert LivingstonRobert LivingstonStony Brooke
Ray CorriganRay CorriganTucson Smith
Max TerhuneMax TerhuneLullaby Joslin
J.P. McGowanJ.P. McGowanRance McGowan
Rita HayworthRita HayworthRita
Harry TenbrookHarry TenbrookJoe Harvey - McGowan Henchman
Sammy McKimSammy McKimTim Miller - Sheriff's Son
Ed CassidyEd CassidySheriff Miller
F.R. SmithHenchman
George PluesMcGowan Henchman
Jack KirkJack KirkRancher
Eddie BolandEddie BolandPete

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