Border Cafe
“Flaming with love...blistering with thrills! A hot-headed youth from the U.S.A. meets romance mixed with gun play in a shady cantina!”
Synopsis
The spoiled, hard-partying son of a senator runs away from home after being reprimanded by his father, finds himself down-on-his luck in a tiny western town, and is rehabilitated through the friendship and wisdom of a kind and patient rancher.
Top Cast
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Harry Carey
Tex Stevens
John Beal
Keith Whitney
Armida
Dominga
George Irving
Senator Henry Whitney
Leona Roberts
Emily Whitney
J. Carrol Naish
Rocky Alton
Marjorie Lord
Janet Barry
Lee Patrick
Ellie
Paul Fix
Doley
Max Wagner
Shakey
Walter Miller
Evans
Hooper Atchley
Railroad Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Jailer (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
Reporter (uncredited)
Dudley Clements
Jeff Henning (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Chuck (uncredited)
Alec Craig
Whitney Driver (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Rustler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Houser
- Original Title
- Border Cafe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Lionel Houser, Thomas Gill
Nicholas Musuraca
Jack Hively
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Robert Sisk
Producer
Jack Hively
Editor
Lionel Houser
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Border Cafe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Border Cafe about?
The spoiled, hard-partying son of a senator runs away from home after being reprimanded by his father, finds himself down-on-his luck in a tiny western town, and is rehabilitated through the friendship and wisdom of a kind and patient rancher.
Who directed Border Cafe?
Border Cafe was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Border Cafe?
The principal cast of Border Cafe includes Harry Carey, John Beal, Armida, George Irving, Leona Roberts.
When was Border Cafe released and how long is it?
Border Cafe was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Border Cafe?
Border Cafe holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).