The Fighting Ranger
“He became a thief -- to catch a thief!”
Synopsis
The Buck Jones western The Fighting Ranger utilizes its familiar plotline with excellent results. When Jones' kid brother is killed by the villains, our hero quits the Texas Rangers and sets off to seek vengeance on his own. He ends up just below the Mexican border, where bandit leader Cougar (Bradley Page) lives high off the hog, knowing he can't be extradited.
Top Cast
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Buck Jones
Jim Houston (as Charles Buck Jones)
Dorothy Revier
Tonita, Cantina Singer
Frank Rice
Thunder, Texas Ranger
Bradley Page
Cougar the Half Breed
Ward Bond
Dave, Cougar Henchman
Frank LaRue
Ranger Captain Wilkes
Paddy O'Flynn
Bob Houston - Jim's Brother
Mozelle Britton
Waitress in Eureka (as Mozelle Brittonne)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry O. Hoyt, Stuart Anthony
- Original Title
- The Fighting Ranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Harry O. Hoyt, Stuart Anthony
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
Harry O. Hoyt
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 The Fighting Ranger
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What is The Fighting Ranger about?
The Buck Jones western The Fighting Ranger utilizes its familiar plotline with excellent results. When Jones' kid brother is killed by the villains, our hero quits the Texas Rangers and sets off to seek vengeance on his own. He ends up just below the Mexican border, where bandit leader Cougar (Bradley Page) lives high off the hog, knowing he can't be extradited.
Who directed The Fighting Ranger?
The Fighting Ranger was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in The Fighting Ranger?
The principal cast of The Fighting Ranger includes Buck Jones, Dorothy Revier, Frank Rice, Bradley Page, Ward Bond.
When was The Fighting Ranger released and how long is it?
The Fighting Ranger was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighting Ranger?
The Fighting Ranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).