The Night Riders
“SENTINEL OF THE PLAINS!”
Synopsis
Talbot uses a phony land grant to rule thirteen million acres, taxing everyone heavily and evicting those who won't pay. The Three Mesquiteers becomes mysterious "night riders" to fight this evil.
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John Wayne
Stony Brooke
Ray Corrigan
Tucson Smith
Max Terhune
Lullaby Joslin
Doreen McKay
Soledad
Ruth Rogers
Susan Randall
George Douglas
Talbot posing as de Serrano
Tom Tyler
Jackson
Kermit Maynard
Sheriff Pratt
Sammy McKim
Tim Randall
Walter Wills
Hazleton
Ethan Laidlaw
Andrews
Edward Peil Sr.
Rancher Harper
Tom London
Rancher Wilson
Jack Ingram
Wilkins
Bill Nestell
Allen - A Brawler
Bob Card
Rancher
Allan Cavan
Judge
Dick Dickinson
Henchman Rent Collector
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Burbridge, Stanley Roberts
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- The Night Riders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Betty Burbridge, Stanley Roberts
William Lava
Lester Orlebeck
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Lester Orlebeck
Editor
Betty Burbridge
Screenplay
Stanley Roberts
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Riders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Riders about?
Talbot uses a phony land grant to rule thirteen million acres, taxing everyone heavily and evicting those who won't pay. The Three Mesquiteers becomes mysterious "night riders" to fight this evil.
Who directed The Night Riders?
The Night Riders was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Night Riders?
The principal cast of The Night Riders includes John Wayne, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Doreen McKay, Ruth Rogers.
When was The Night Riders released and how long is it?
The Night Riders was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Riders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Riders was composed by William Lava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Riders?
The Night Riders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).