The Range Busters
“Range Busters...blasting a lawless ranch refuge...!”
Synopsis
A phantom-like gunman is murdering the hands at the Circle T Ranch and the Range Busters are recruited by its owner to stop the "phantom". Only, the ranch owner is killed before they can arrive. First film in the Range Buster series.
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Ray Corrigan
'Crash' Corrigan
John 'Dusty' King
'Dusty' King
Max Terhune
'Alibi' Terhune
Luana Walters
Carol Thorp
Earle Hodgins
Uncle Rolf
LeRoy Mason
Torrence
Kermit Maynard
Lead Henchman
Frank LaRue
Doc Stengle
Bruce King
Henchman Wall
Carl Mathews
Henchman Rocky
Horace Murphy
Homer Thorp
Karl Hackett
Sheriff Dod Clayburne
Hal Carey
Singing Cowhand
Ed Brady
Long-haired Cowhand
Joe Yrigoyen
Henchman Joe
Hank Worden
Cowhand
Elmer
Elmer Sneezeweed, Alibi's Dummy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Roy Luby
- Screenplay & Story
- John Rathmell
- Original Title
- The Range Busters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Roy Luby
John Rathmell, Harry L. Fraser
Edward Linden
S. Roy Luby
Anna Bell Ward, George W. Weeks
Department Leadership Roster
S. Roy Luby
Director
John Rathmell
Screenplay
Anna Bell Ward
Producer
George W. Weeks
Producer
S. Roy Luby
Editor
Edward Linden
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Range Busters
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What is The Range Busters about?
A phantom-like gunman is murdering the hands at the Circle T Ranch and the Range Busters are recruited by its owner to stop the "phantom". Only, the ranch owner is killed before they can arrive. First film in the Range Buster series.
Who directed The Range Busters?
The Range Busters was directed by S. Roy Luby.
Who stars in The Range Busters?
The principal cast of The Range Busters includes Ray Corrigan, John 'Dusty' King, Max Terhune, Luana Walters, Earle Hodgins.
When was The Range Busters released and how long is it?
The Range Busters was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 56m.