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Bad Men of the Hills
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Bad Men of the Hills

1942-08-13 · 58 min · ★ 8.0

Western

U.S. Marshal Dave Upjohn arrives in Sundown to investigate reports of lawlessness.

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Directors
William Berke
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles StarrettCharles StarrettSteve Carlton
Russell HaydenRussell HaydenLucky Shelton
Cliff EdwardsCliff EdwardsHarmony Haines
Luana WaltersLuana WaltersLaurie Bishop
Al BridgeAl BridgeMace Arnold
Guy UsherGuy UsherDoctor Jed Mitchell
Joel FriedkinJoel FriedkinJudge Sam Malotte
Buckie TibbsBuckshot Bishop
John ShayMarshal Dave Upjohn
Dick BotillerDick BotillerDeputy Brant

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