Wild Horse Ambush
Synopsis
A man has kidnaped an engraver and has him forging Mexican bills. He captures wild horses supposedly to sell for hides but uses them to transport the bills across the border. Police captain Juan Reyes (Richard Avonde) is posing as a bandit to uncover the counterfeiters smuggling fake pesos into Mexico, and is assisted by feisty youngsters Red (Michael Chapin) and Judy (Eilene Janssen), who are trying to protect the wild horses being used by the gang. The kids suspect that rancher Big John Harkins (Roy Barcroft) is the leader of the gang and that he is forcing Mexican artist Espinosa (Julian Rivero) to help him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Brannon
- Screenplay & Story
- William Lively
- Original Score
- Stanley Wilson
- Original Title
- Wild Horse Ambush
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Brannon
William Lively
Stanley Wilson
John MacBurnie
Harold Minter
Department Leadership Roster
William Lively
Screenplay
Fred C. Brannon
Director
John MacBurnie
Director of Photography
Harold Minter
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Horse Ambush
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What is Wild Horse Ambush about?
A man has kidnaped an engraver and has him forging Mexican bills. He captures wild horses supposedly to sell for hides but uses them to transport the bills across the border. Police captain Juan Reyes (Richard Avonde) is posing as a bandit to uncover the counterfeiters smuggling fake pesos into Mexico, and is assisted by feisty youngsters Red (Michael Chapin) and Judy (Eilene Janssen), who are trying to protect the wild horses being used by the gang. The kids suspect that rancher Big John Harkins (Roy Barcroft) is the leader of the gang and that he is forcing Mexican artist Espinosa (Julian Rivero) to help him.
Who directed Wild Horse Ambush?
Wild Horse Ambush was directed by Fred C. Brannon.
Who stars in Wild Horse Ambush?
The principal cast of Wild Horse Ambush includes Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen, Richard Avonde, James Bell, Roy Barcroft.
When was Wild Horse Ambush released and how long is it?
Wild Horse Ambush was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Horse Ambush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Horse Ambush was composed by Stanley Wilson.