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Return of the Bad Men
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Return of the Bad Men

1948-07-17 · 90 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Western · Action

US Marshall Vance is assigned to rid the Oklahoma Territory of outlaws.

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Directors
Ray Enright
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Randolph ScottRandolph ScottVance
Robert RyanRobert RyanSundance Kid
Anne JeffreysAnne JeffreysCheyenne
George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' HayesJohn Pettit
Jacqueline WhiteJacqueline WhiteMadge Allen
Steve BrodieSteve BrodieCole Younger
Tom KeeneTom KeeneJim Younger
Robert BrayRobert BrayJohn Younger
Lex BarkerLex BarkerEmmett Dalton
Walter ReedWalter ReedBob Dalton
Michael HarveyGrat Dalton
Dean WhiteDean WhiteBilly the Kid
Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongWild Bill Doolin
Tom TylerTom TylerWild Bill Yeager
Lew HarveyLew HarveyArkansas Kid
Gary GrayGary GrayJohnny
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinMuley Wilson
Minna GombellMinna GombellEmily
Warren JacksonGeorge Mason
Robert ClarkeRobert ClarkeDave

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