Dead or Alive
“TWO-FISTED ACTION WITH THE TEXAS RANGERS!”
Synopsis
The Rangers are after Yackey and his gang. Posing as an outlaw, Dave arrives as Panhandle's prisoner and works his way into the gang. Tex arrives and joins Wright's committee. Tex plans a trap for the gang but things go awry when the gang catches Tex and the Committee catches Dave and both are about to be hung.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry L. Fraser
- Original Title
- Dead or Alive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Alexander-Stern Productions, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Harry L. Fraser
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
Harry L. Fraser
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 Dead or Alive
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What is Dead or Alive about?
The Rangers are after Yackey and his gang. Posing as an outlaw, Dave arrives as Panhandle's prisoner and works his way into the gang. Tex arrives and joins Wright's committee. Tex plans a trap for the gang but things go awry when the gang catches Tex and the Committee catches Dave and both are about to be hung.
Who directed Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in Dead or Alive?
The principal cast of Dead or Alive includes Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson, Marjorie Clements, Rebel Randall.
When was Dead or Alive released and how long is it?
Dead or Alive was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).