Riders in the Sky
“Gene and Champion Ride To Glory!... as the range echoes to the stirring strains of the great cowboy ballad!”
Synopsis
When asked about the Ghost Riders song he sings, Gene Autry tells this legend: Gene is about to resign as an investigator for the county attorney and go into the cattle business with his pal Chuckawalla Jones but decides instead to help Anne Lawson clear her father, rancher Ralph Lawson, of a false murder charge. He looks for the three witnesses who can testify that Lawson shot only in self defense in killing a gambler, but the witnesses are terrorized by another gambler, town boss Rock McCleary, who shoots witness Pop Roberts Morgan. Fatally wounded, Pop gives Gene the information needed to clear Lawson, then dies crying the "Ghost Riders" are coming for him. Gene then heads for a showdown with McCleary.
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Riders In The Sky 1967 HD Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Geraghty
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Riders in the Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Gerald Geraghty, Herbert A. Woodbury
John Leipold
William Bradford
Gene Autry, Armand Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
William Bradford
Director of Photography
John English
Director
Gerald Geraghty
Screenplay
Armand Schaefer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Riders in the Sky
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What is Riders in the Sky about?
When asked about the Ghost Riders song he sings, Gene Autry tells this legend: Gene is about to resign as an investigator for the county attorney and go into the cattle business with his pal Chuckawalla Jones but decides instead to help Anne Lawson clear her father, rancher Ralph Lawson, of a false murder charge. He looks for the three witnesses who can testify that Lawson shot only in self defense in killing a gambler, but the witnesses are terrorized by another gambler, town boss Rock McCleary, who shoots witness Pop Roberts Morgan. Fatally wounded, Pop gives Gene the information needed to clear Lawson, then dies crying the "Ghost Riders" are coming for him. Gene then heads for a showdown with McCleary.
Who directed Riders in the Sky?
Riders in the Sky was directed by John English.
Who stars in Riders in the Sky?
The principal cast of Riders in the Sky includes Gene Autry, Champion, Gloria Henry, Pat Buttram, Mary Beth Hughes.
When was Riders in the Sky released and how long is it?
Riders in the Sky was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Riders in the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riders in the Sky was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders in the Sky?
Riders in the Sky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).