Riders of the Purple Sage
“ZANE GREATEST Action Western!”
Synopsis
Lassiter discovers the judge who cheated his neice of her inheritance leads a gang of bad guys posing as vigilantes. This 1941 Fox production stars a young George Kennedy as Lassiter.
Top Cast
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George Montgomery
Lassiter
Mary Howard
Jane Withersteen
Robert Barrat
Judge Frank Dyer
Lynne Roberts
Bess
Kane Richmond
Adam Dyer
Patsy Patterson
Fay Larkin
Richard Lane
Steve Oldring
Oscar O'Shea
Noah Judkins
James Gillette
Venters
Frank McGrath
Pete
LeRoy Mason
Jerry Card
George Cleveland
Doctor
Francis Ford
Inebriated Courtroom Spectator
Ray Jones
Henchman
Ethan Laidlaw
Henchman Jack
Frank McCarroll
Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Tinling
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bruckner, Robert F. Metzler
- Original Title
- Riders of the Purple Sage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Tinling
William Bruckner, Robert F. Metzler, Zane Grey
Department Leadership Roster
William Bruckner
Screenplay
Robert F. Metzler
Screenplay
James Tinling
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of the Purple Sage
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What is Riders of the Purple Sage about?
Lassiter discovers the judge who cheated his neice of her inheritance leads a gang of bad guys posing as vigilantes. This 1941 Fox production stars a young George Kennedy as Lassiter.
Who directed Riders of the Purple Sage?
Riders of the Purple Sage was directed by James Tinling.
Who stars in Riders of the Purple Sage?
The principal cast of Riders of the Purple Sage includes George Montgomery, Mary Howard, Robert Barrat, Lynne Roberts, Kane Richmond.
When was Riders of the Purple Sage released and how long is it?
Riders of the Purple Sage was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 54m.
Is Riders of the Purple Sage based on a book or true story?
Riders of the Purple Sage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".