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Hoppy Serves a Writ
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Hoppy Serves a Writ

1943-03-12 · 67 min · ★ 5.6

Action · Adventure · Western

Posing as a cattle buyer, Hoppy crosses over into Oklahoma where the Jordan brother's and their outlaw gang operate outside the law. After receiving an unfriendly reception when he finds them, he, California, and Johnny rustle their cattle and drive across the river into Texas. He hopes they will cross over to retrieve their cattle and then he can arrest them.

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Directors
George Archainbaud
Production companies
United Artists, Harry Sherman Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William BoydWilliam BoydHopalong Cassidy
Andy ClydeAndy ClydeCalifornia Carlson
Jay KirbyJay KirbyJohnny Travers
Victor JoryVictor JoryTom Jordan
George ReevesGeorge ReevesSteve Jordan
Jan ChristyJean Hollister
Hal TaliaferroHal TaliaferroGreg Jordan
Forbes MurrayForbes MurrayBen Hollister
Robert MitchumRobert MitchumRigney
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerDanvers
Earle HodginsEarle HodginsJim Belman
Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftColby
Roy BuckoPosse Rider
Bob BurnsBob BurnsCard Player
Ben CorbettBen CorbettCard Player
Art FelixHenchman
Herman HackHerman HackHenchman
Art MixArt MixHenchman
Cliff ParkinsonCliff ParkinsonGuard at Shack
Edward Peil Sr.Edward Peil Sr.Card Player

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