King of the Cowboys
“It's World War II and saboteurs are menacing Texas. Only singing cowboy Roy Rogers and his wonder horse Trigger can save the day!”
Synopsis
Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette and the Sons of the Pioneers go undercover to help Texas Governor Russell Hicks stop World War II Axis sympathizers from blowing up U.S. warehouses.
Top Cast
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Peggy Moran
Judy Mason
Smiley Burnette
Frog Millhouse
Dorothea Kent
Ruby Smith
Gerald Mohr
Maurice
James Bush
Dave Mason
Lloyd Corrigan
Kraley
Russell Hicks
Texas Governor
Bob Nolan
Bob
Pat Brady
Pat - Member Sons of the Pioneers
Karl Farr
Guitar Player - Sons of the Pioneers
Lloyd Perryman
Member Sons of the Pioneers
Tim Spencer
Member - Sons of the Pioneers
Hugh Farr
Fiddle Player - Sons of the Pioneers
Irving Bacon
Deputy Cluckas
Stuart Hamblen
Duke Wilson, outlaw
Norman Willis
Henchman Buxton
Harry Burns
Joe the Café Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney, Olive Cooper
- Original Score
- Mort Glickman
- Original Title
- King of the Cowboys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
J. Benton Cheney, Olive Cooper, Hal Long
Mort Glickman
Reggie Lanning
Harry Keller
Harry Grey
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Keller
Editor
J. Benton Cheney
Screenplay
Olive Cooper
Screenplay
Harry Grey
Producer
Joseph Kane
Director
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Mort Glickman
Original Music Composer
Yakima Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Cowboys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of the Cowboys about?
Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette and the Sons of the Pioneers go undercover to help Texas Governor Russell Hicks stop World War II Axis sympathizers from blowing up U.S. warehouses.
Who directed King of the Cowboys?
King of the Cowboys was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in King of the Cowboys?
The principal cast of King of the Cowboys includes Roy Rogers, Peggy Moran, Smiley Burnette, Dorothea Kent, Gerald Mohr.
When was King of the Cowboys released and how long is it?
King of the Cowboys was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Cowboys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Cowboys was composed by Mort Glickman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King of the Cowboys?
King of the Cowboys holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).