Law of the Badlands
“TEXAS RANGERS vs. BANDIT TRIGGERS!”
Synopsis
The Texas Rangers send Dave and Chito into the badlands to see if they can locate a counterfeiting operation. They arrive posing as wanted outlaws and this gets them into the gang. But as soon as they uncover the operation and locate the printing press, one of Chito's girl friends arrives to expose their identity and they find themselves trapped by the entire gang.
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Tim Holt
Dave Saunders
Joan Dixon
Velvet
Robert Livingston
Durkin
Leonard Penn
Cash Carlton
Harry Woods
Burt Conroy
Larry Johns
Lafe Simms
Robert Bray
Benson
Kenneth MacDonald
Captain Bill McVey
John Cliff
Madigan
Richard Martin
Chito Rafferty
Roy Gordon
Secretary of Treasury (uncredited)
Mack Williams
Secret Service Chief (uncredited)
John Bose
Texas Ranger (uncredited)
Tom McDonough
Texas Ranger (uncredited)
Herman Nowlin
Stage Driver (uncredited)
Sam Lufkin
Saloon Cashier (uncredited)
Art Felix
Henchman (uncredited)
Booger McCarthy
Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Earl Repp
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Law of the Badlands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Ed Earl Repp
Paul Sawtell
George E. Diskant
Desmond Marquette
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Earl Repp
Writer
Lesley Selander
Director
Herman Schlom
Producer
Desmond Marquette
Editor
George E. Diskant
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Law of the Badlands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Law of the Badlands about?
The Texas Rangers send Dave and Chito into the badlands to see if they can locate a counterfeiting operation. They arrive posing as wanted outlaws and this gets them into the gang. But as soon as they uncover the operation and locate the printing press, one of Chito's girl friends arrives to expose their identity and they find themselves trapped by the entire gang.
Who directed Law of the Badlands?
Law of the Badlands was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Law of the Badlands?
The principal cast of Law of the Badlands includes Tim Holt, Joan Dixon, Robert Livingston, Leonard Penn, Harry Woods.
When was Law of the Badlands released and how long is it?
Law of the Badlands was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Law of the Badlands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Law of the Badlands was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Law of the Badlands?
Law of the Badlands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).