

Bullets for Bandits
“THRILL AS THESE TWO TOP WESTERN STARS ROCK THE SCREEN WITH STIRRING ADVENTURE AND SONG!”
Synopsis
In a saloon shooting, a cowboy thinks he killed Prince Katey, a man he closely resembles. Cannonball arrives and thinking the cowboy to be Katey, gets him to return to the Katey ranch where the mother is in trouble. She thinks her missing son has returned and even though the Sheriff is chasing him, he decides to take up the mother's fight against the man who is trying to throw her off the ranch.
Top Cast
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February 12, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Carter, Robert Lee Johnson
- Original Title
- Bullets for Bandits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace Fox
Milton Carter, Robert Lee Johnson
George Meehan
Mel Thorsen
Leon Barsha
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Thorsen
Editor
Leon Barsha
Producer
George Meehan
Director of Photography
Wallace Fox
Director
Robert Lee Johnson
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 Bullets for Bandits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bullets for Bandits about?
In a saloon shooting, a cowboy thinks he killed Prince Katey, a man he closely resembles. Cannonball arrives and thinking the cowboy to be Katey, gets him to return to the Katey ranch where the mother is in trouble. She thinks her missing son has returned and even though the Sheriff is chasing him, he decides to take up the mother's fight against the man who is trying to throw her off the ranch.
Who directed Bullets for Bandits?
Bullets for Bandits was directed by Wallace Fox.
Who stars in Bullets for Bandits?
The principal cast of Bullets for Bandits includes Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter, Frank Mitchell, Dorothy Short, Ralph Theodore.
When was Bullets for Bandits released and how long is it?
Bullets for Bandits was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bullets for Bandits?
Bullets for Bandits holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















