Riders of the Range
“Ambush in Arizona...with Tim and Chito finding gun trouble and a girl in danger!”
Synopsis
Out-of-work cowboys Kansas Jones and Chito Rafferty are offered jobs at pretty Dusty Willis' ranch after saving her from a beating by saloon owner Clint Burrows. Dusty's good-hearted but weak-willed brother Harry, adding to his $3000 gambling debt to Willis, reluctantly agrees to pay it off by allowing the Ringo Kid, Burrows' vicious hired gun, to rustle cattle from his sister's ranch. Kansas intervenes, deters the rustlers and persuades Harry to confess his involvement to Dusty. Kansas, sent into town by Dusty to pay off Harry's debts, suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the law, wrongly accused of murder and must rely on Dusty's belief in his innocence for his salvation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Houston
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Riders of the Range
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Norman Houston
Paul Sawtell
J. Roy Hunt
Robert Swink
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Swink
Editor
Lesley Selander
Director
Herman Schlom
Producer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Norman Houston
Writer
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 Riders of the Range
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riders of the Range about?
Out-of-work cowboys Kansas Jones and Chito Rafferty are offered jobs at pretty Dusty Willis' ranch after saving her from a beating by saloon owner Clint Burrows. Dusty's good-hearted but weak-willed brother Harry, adding to his $3000 gambling debt to Willis, reluctantly agrees to pay it off by allowing the Ringo Kid, Burrows' vicious hired gun, to rustle cattle from his sister's ranch. Kansas intervenes, deters the rustlers and persuades Harry to confess his involvement to Dusty. Kansas, sent into town by Dusty to pay off Harry's debts, suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the law, wrongly accused of murder and must rely on Dusty's belief in his innocence for his salvation.
Who directed Riders of the Range?
Riders of the Range was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Riders of the Range?
The principal cast of Riders of the Range includes Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Jacqueline White, Reed Hadley, Robert Barrat.
When was Riders of the Range released and how long is it?
Riders of the Range was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Riders of the Range?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riders of the Range was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders of the Range?
Riders of the Range holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).