The Gay Ranchero
“It's Fightin'...Gunnin' and Funnin'!”
Synopsis
Manzanita Springs ia a combination small airline and spa and Vance Brados wants it. He pays their mechanic to have the planes run out of fuel so his men can rob the gold shipments and kill the pilots. After Sheriff Roy Rogers catches the mechanic, Roy plans one more gold shipment to get proof and this time his men will be ready. But it looks like Roy's plan will fail when Brados suspects a trap and call off the raid.
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Roy Rogers
Sheriff Roy Rogers
Trigger
Trigger
Tito Guízar
Nicci Lopez
Jane Frazee
Betty Richards
Andy Devine
Cookie Bullfincher
Estelita Rodriguez
Consuelo Belmonte
George Meeker
Vance Brados
LeRoy Mason
Mike
Dennis Moore
Tex
Keith Richards
Henchman Slim
Betty Gagnon
Mary - Spa desk clerk
Bob Rose
Breezy
Ken Terrell
Henchman Roberts
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Sloan Nibley
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold, Nathan Scott
- Original Title
- The Gay Ranchero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Sloan Nibley
Ernest Gold, Nathan Scott
Jack A. Marta
Tony Martinelli
Edward J. White
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Sloan Nibley
Screenplay
Edward J. White
Producer
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Nathan Scott
Original Music Composer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gay Ranchero
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What is The Gay Ranchero about?
Manzanita Springs ia a combination small airline and spa and Vance Brados wants it. He pays their mechanic to have the planes run out of fuel so his men can rob the gold shipments and kill the pilots. After Sheriff Roy Rogers catches the mechanic, Roy plans one more gold shipment to get proof and this time his men will be ready. But it looks like Roy's plan will fail when Brados suspects a trap and call off the raid.
Who directed The Gay Ranchero?
The Gay Ranchero was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in The Gay Ranchero?
The principal cast of The Gay Ranchero includes Roy Rogers, Trigger, Tito Guízar, Jane Frazee, Andy Devine.
When was The Gay Ranchero released and how long is it?
The Gay Ranchero was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gay Ranchero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gay Ranchero was composed by Ernest Gold, Nathan Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gay Ranchero?
The Gay Ranchero holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).