Desperadoes of the West
“Six-Guns Roar...and the west blazes with action as fearless ranchers hurl a challenge that rocks the frontier!”
Synopsis
A group of ranchers, led by Colonel Arnold and Ward Gordon, are drilling an oil well but getting fierce opposition from an unknown gang of outlaws. Eastern promoter J.B."Dude" Dawson, is behind the gang as he is out to prevent the co-op members from striking oil before their lease expires, so he can secure the property for his company. When Ward, with the help of Arnold and his daughter Sally, arranges for a new driller to be brought in, the replacement man is killed and one of Dawson's men takes his place.
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Tom Keene
Ward Gordon
Judy Clark
Sally Arnold
Roy Barcroft
Hacker
I. Stanford Jolley
J.B. 'Dude' Dawson
Lee Phelps
Rusty Steele
Lee Roberts
Larson
Cliff Clark
Colonel Arnold
Edmund Cobb
Bowers
Hank Patterson
Hardrock Haggerty
Dale Van Sickel
Reed
Tom Steele
Gregg
Sandy Sanders
Kern [Ch. 3]
John Cason
Casey [Chs. 1, 8, 11, 12]
Guy Teague
Jack [Ch. 6]
Bud Osborne
Joe [Chs. 1, 12]
Chuck Hayward
Al (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank C. Brannon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Davidson
- Original Score
- Stanley Wilson
- Original Title
- Desperadoes of the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank C. Brannon
Ronald Davidson
Stanley Wilson
John MacBurnie
Sam Starr, Cliff Bell Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Frank C. Brannon
Director
Ronald Davidson
Writer
Sam Starr
Editor
Cliff Bell Sr.
Editor
John MacBurnie
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperadoes of the West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperadoes of the West about?
A group of ranchers, led by Colonel Arnold and Ward Gordon, are drilling an oil well but getting fierce opposition from an unknown gang of outlaws. Eastern promoter J.B."Dude" Dawson, is behind the gang as he is out to prevent the co-op members from striking oil before their lease expires, so he can secure the property for his company. When Ward, with the help of Arnold and his daughter Sally, arranges for a new driller to be brought in, the replacement man is killed and one of Dawson's men takes his place.
Who directed Desperadoes of the West?
Desperadoes of the West was directed by Frank C. Brannon.
Who stars in Desperadoes of the West?
The principal cast of Desperadoes of the West includes Tom Keene, Judy Clark, Roy Barcroft, I. Stanford Jolley, Lee Phelps.
When was Desperadoes of the West released and how long is it?
Desperadoes of the West was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperadoes of the West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperadoes of the West was composed by Stanley Wilson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperadoes of the West?
Desperadoes of the West holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).