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The Lawless Rider
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The Lawless Rider

1954-07-01 · 62 min · ★ 6.5

Western · Action

Johnny Carpenter plays a taciturn sheriff who disguises himself as a notorious gunslinger. His mission: to stem a series of violent raids on local cattle ranchers.

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Directors
Yakima Canutt
Production companies
Royal West Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Johnny CarpenterJohnny CarpenterJohnny Carpenter / Rod Tatum
Rose BascomTexas Rose Bascom (as Texas Rose Bascom)
Frankie DarroFrankie DarroJim Bascom
Douglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleMarshal Brady (as Douglas Dumbrille)
Frank 'Red' CarpenterBig Red
Noel NeillNoel NeillNancy James

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