Wanderer of the Wasteland
“Stalked by six-gun justice!”
Synopsis
In this western, a young cowboy rides out to avenge his father's killer. Eventually, he finds the scoundrel, but by this time opts not to kill him for the cowboy has fallen in love with the outlaw's niece. Later, the killer ends up killed and the hero is blamed for the crime.
Top Cast
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James Warren
Adam Larey
Richard Martin
Chito Rafferty
Audrey Long
Jeanie Collinshaw
Robert Barrat
Uncle Jim Collinshaw
Robert Clarke
Jay Collinshaw
Harry Woods
Guerd Eliott
Minerva Urecal
Mama Rafferty
Harry D. Brown
Papa Mike Rafferty
Tommy Cook
Chito as a Boy
Harry McKim
Adam as a Boy
Jason Robards Sr.
Crooked Dealer
Myrna Dell
Gambler's Girl (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
Killer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Killy, Wallace Grissell
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Houston
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Wanderer of the Wasteland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Killy, Wallace Grissell
Norman Houston, Zane Grey
Paul Sawtell
Harry J. Wild
J.R. Whittredge
Herman Schlom, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Renié
Costume Design
Herman Schlom
Producer
J.R. Whittredge
Editor
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Edward Killy
Director
Wallace Grissell
Director
Norman Houston
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 Wanderer of the Wasteland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wanderer of the Wasteland about?
In this western, a young cowboy rides out to avenge his father's killer. Eventually, he finds the scoundrel, but by this time opts not to kill him for the cowboy has fallen in love with the outlaw's niece. Later, the killer ends up killed and the hero is blamed for the crime.
Who directed Wanderer of the Wasteland?
Wanderer of the Wasteland was directed by Edward Killy, Wallace Grissell.
Who stars in Wanderer of the Wasteland?
The principal cast of Wanderer of the Wasteland includes James Warren, Richard Martin, Audrey Long, Robert Barrat, Robert Clarke.
When was Wanderer of the Wasteland released and how long is it?
Wanderer of the Wasteland was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Wanderer of the Wasteland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wanderer of the Wasteland was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Wanderer of the Wasteland based on a book or true story?
Wanderer of the Wasteland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wanderer of the Wasteland?
Wanderer of the Wasteland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).