The Plunderers
“Attack! Attack! ATTACK!”
Synopsis
Hero Rod Cameron kills Sheriff Sam Borden at point-blank range and in front of several witnesses in the opening of this Republic Pictures Western, released in the company's patented Trucolor system. The "killing," however, is merely a ruse set up to allow army agent Johnny Drum to infiltrate a gang of highway robbers.
Top Cast
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Rod Cameron
John Drum
Ilona Massey
Lin Connor
Lorna Gray
Julie Ann McCabe (as Adrian Booth)
Forrest Tucker
Whit Lacey
George Cleveland
Sheriff Sam Borden
Grant Withers
Deputy Tap Lawrence
Taylor Holmes
Eben Martin
Paul Fix
Calico
Francis Ford
Barnaby
James Flavin
Sergeant Major
Russell Hicks
Cavalry Colonel
Maude Eburne
Old Dame at Wedding
Mary Ruth Wade
Pioneer Girl
Louis Faust
Fort Sentry
Clayton Moore
Wounded Night Rider (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Drayson Adams, Gerald Geraghty
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- The Plunderers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Gerald Drayson Adams, Gerald Geraghty, James Edward Grant
R. Dale Butts
Jack A. Marta
Arthur Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Gerald Drayson Adams
Screenplay
Gerald Geraghty
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plunderers
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What is The Plunderers about?
Hero Rod Cameron kills Sheriff Sam Borden at point-blank range and in front of several witnesses in the opening of this Republic Pictures Western, released in the company's patented Trucolor system. The "killing," however, is merely a ruse set up to allow army agent Johnny Drum to infiltrate a gang of highway robbers.
Who directed The Plunderers?
The Plunderers was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Plunderers?
The principal cast of The Plunderers includes Rod Cameron, Ilona Massey, Lorna Gray, Forrest Tucker, George Cleveland.
When was The Plunderers released and how long is it?
The Plunderers was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Plunderers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Plunderers was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Plunderers?
The Plunderers holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).