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Riders of the Deadline
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Riders of the Deadline

1943-12-03 · 70 min · ★ 5.3

Western

When Ranger Hoppy's falsely accused young ranger friend is killed while supposedly trying to escape from jail, Hoppy is blamed and drummed out of the Texas Rangers.

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Directors
Lesley Selander
Production companies
United Artists, Harry Sherman Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William BoydWilliam BoydRanger William "Hopalong" Cassidy
Andy ClydeAndy ClydeRanger "California" Carlson
Jimmy RogersJimmy RogersRanger Jimmy Rogers
Frances WoodwardSue Mason
Anthony WardeAnthony Warde"Gunner" Madigan
William HalliganWilliam HalliganSimon Crandall
Richard CraneRichard CraneTim Mason
Herbert RawlinsonHerbert RawlinsonRanger Captain Jennings
Robert MitchumRobert MitchumLead Henchman Drago
Hugh ProsserHugh ProsserSheriff Gilchrist
Jack RockwellJack RockwellHenchman Tex
Earle HodginsEarle HodginsSourdough
Montie MontanaRanger Private Calhoun (or Kelton)
Pierce LydenPierce LydenHenchman
Herman HackHerman HackHenchman
Art FelixHenchman
Roy BuckoRanger Extra
Ray JonesRay JonesRanger Extra
Cliff ParkinsonCliff ParkinsonRanger Extra
Bob WalkerBob WalkerRanger Extra

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