The Fighting Redhead
“Outlaws Or Settlers... WHO'LL RULE THE WEST?”
Synopsis
Red Ryder gets a telegram from his old friend Dan O'Connor asking for help in his fight against Faro Savage and his gang of rustlers. A gun dropped by Faro during a rustling raid makes Red and Sheila O'Connor, Dan's daughter, think they have ample proof against Faro but they are stymied by the law. Buckskin Blodgett and the Duchess, Red's aunt, find the body of O'Connor who was killed when Faro's men sent the sheriff out on a ruse. Sheila, discovered while rifling Faros office for evidence, escapes but not before she is recognized. Faro kills one of his own henchmen and then frames Sheila for the murder. Red and Little Beaver set out to clear Sheila and to try to find evidence against Faro and his gang. Written by Les Adams
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Top Cast
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Jim Bannon
Red Ryder
Don Reynolds
Little Beaver (as Don Kay Reynolds)
Marin Sais
Duchess
Peggy Stewart
Sheila O'Connor
Emmett Lynn
Buckskin
Lane Bradford
Henchman Windy
Forrest Taylor
Dan O'Connor
Lee Roberts
Henchman Goldie Grant
Bob Duncan
Sheriff
Sandy Sanders
Ranch Hand Joe
Bill Hammond
Bill Evans (as Billy Hammond)
Spooky Reynolds
Mary - Joe's Daughter (as 'Spooky' Reynolds)
John Hart
Faro Savage
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Franklin, Jerry Thomas
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker
- Original Title
- The Fighting Redhead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Eagle-Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Paul Franklin, Jerry Thomas
Darrell Calker
Gilbert Warrenton
Joseph Gluck
Jack Schwarz, Jerry Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Darrell Calker
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Jerry Thomas
Producer
Joseph Gluck
Editor
Lewis D. Collins
Director
Paul Franklin
Screenplay
Jerry Thomas
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Redhead
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What is The Fighting Redhead about?
Red Ryder gets a telegram from his old friend Dan O'Connor asking for help in his fight against Faro Savage and his gang of rustlers. A gun dropped by Faro during a rustling raid makes Red and Sheila O'Connor, Dan's daughter, think they have ample proof against Faro but they are stymied by the law. Buckskin Blodgett and the Duchess, Red's aunt, find the body of O'Connor who was killed when Faro's men sent the sheriff out on a ruse. Sheila, discovered while rifling Faros office for evidence, escapes but not before she is recognized. Faro kills one of his own henchmen and then frames Sheila for the murder. Red and Little Beaver set out to clear Sheila and to try to find evidence against Faro and his gang. Written by Les Adams
Who directed The Fighting Redhead?
The Fighting Redhead was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in The Fighting Redhead?
The principal cast of The Fighting Redhead includes Jim Bannon, Don Reynolds, Marin Sais, Peggy Stewart, Emmett Lynn.
When was The Fighting Redhead released and how long is it?
The Fighting Redhead was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fighting Redhead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fighting Redhead was composed by Darrell Calker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighting Redhead?
The Fighting Redhead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).