

Slaughter Trail
1951-10-15 · 78 min · ★ 4.5
Three outlaws rob the stage and then flee. When their horses give out they murder some Indians to get fresh ones. But this puts the Indians on the war path and they have to take refuge in an Army fort to avoid them. The Indians then arrive offering peace if the three men are turned over to them. The fort's commanding Officer wants peace but the rules say the men must be tried in a white man's court leaving the Indians no choice but to attack.
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- Directors
- Irving Allen
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures, Irving Allen Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Brian DonlevyCapt. Dempster
Gig YoungIke Vaughn aka Murray
Virginia GreyLorabelle Larkin
Andy DevineSgt. Macintosh
Robert HuttonLt. Morgan
Terry GilkysonSingalong
Al BainSettler (uncredited)
Dorinda CliftonWoman at Dance (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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