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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR194255mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Wallace Fox

Screenplay & Story

Milton Carter, Robert Lee Johnson

Director of Photography

George Meehan

Film Editing

Mel Thorsen

Producers

Leon Barsha

Department Leadership Roster

Mel Thorsen

Editor

Leon Barsha

Producer

George Meehan

Director of Photography

Wallace Fox

Wallace Fox

Director

Robert Lee Johnson

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bullets for Bandits.

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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.).