Riders of the Badlands
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Synopsis
Officially a Charles Starrett western, Riders of the Badlands divides its running time fairly evenly between Starrett and second-billed Russell Hayden. The plot concerns a Texas Ranger named Collins and his lookalike, notorious outlaw Langdon. When his wife is killed by Langdon's minions, Barton vows to avenge her death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Burbridge
- Original Title
- Riders of the Badlands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Betty Burbridge
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Betty Burbridge
Screenplay
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 Badlands
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What is Riders of the Badlands about?
Officially a Charles Starrett western, Riders of the Badlands divides its running time fairly evenly between Starrett and second-billed Russell Hayden. The plot concerns a Texas Ranger named Collins and his lookalike, notorious outlaw Langdon. When his wife is killed by Langdon's minions, Barton vows to avenge her death.
Who directed Riders of the Badlands?
Riders of the Badlands was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Riders of the Badlands?
The principal cast of Riders of the Badlands includes Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Cliff Edwards, Ilene Brewer, Kay Hughes.
When was Riders of the Badlands released and how long is it?
Riders of the Badlands was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders of the Badlands?
Riders of the Badlands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).