Rustlers
Synopsis
A group of Arizona ranchers, trying to learn the identities of the Salt River Gang and prevent any further rustling, marks the currency that rancher Frank Abbott turns over to the gang to get his cattle back. Unfortunately drifters Dick McBride and Chito Rafferty are accused of being in the gang when they are found with the money, which they have actually won at the casino of saloon owner Brad Carew, a member of the gang. Dick and Chito break out of jail and hunt down the fleeing Carew in hopes of finding out who the true leader of the gang is.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Natteford, Luci Ward
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Rustlers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Jack Natteford, Luci Ward
Paul Sawtell
J. Roy Hunt
Frank Doyle
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Frank Doyle
Editor
Herman Schlom
Producer
Jack Natteford
Screenplay
Luci Ward
Screenplay
J. Roy Hunt
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rustlers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rustlers about?
A group of Arizona ranchers, trying to learn the identities of the Salt River Gang and prevent any further rustling, marks the currency that rancher Frank Abbott turns over to the gang to get his cattle back. Unfortunately drifters Dick McBride and Chito Rafferty are accused of being in the gang when they are found with the money, which they have actually won at the casino of saloon owner Brad Carew, a member of the gang. Dick and Chito break out of jail and hunt down the fleeing Carew in hopes of finding out who the true leader of the gang is.
Who directed Rustlers?
Rustlers was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Rustlers?
The principal cast of Rustlers includes Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Martha Hyer, Steve Brodie, Lois Andrews.
When was Rustlers released and how long is it?
Rustlers was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Rustlers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rustlers was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rustlers?
Rustlers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).