Sundown Riders
“As great as the great outdoors!”
Synopsis
This film was produced and released in 1944 by Film Enterprises for the 16mm school-and-institutional market, and was picked up and released in 1948 by Astor for theatrical 35mm showings. Both versions finds the citizens of Rockford upset over a series of murders and robberies. The Sundowners - Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby and Russ Wade - ride into Rockford and innocently takes jobs with Tug Wilson and his tough crew of line riders, who are in cahoots with Yeager in a big land swindle scheme.
Top Cast
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Russell Wade
Russ Wade
Jay Kirby
Jay Kirby
Andy Clyde
Andy
Evelyn Finley
Donna Frazier
Jack Ingram
Tug Wilson
Marshall Reed
Ranger Bob Casey
Hal Price
Yeager
Steve Clark
John Frazier
George Fuller
Sam (Wagon Driver)
Ted Mapes
Henry Wilson
Bud Osborne
Henchman Loco
Chief Many Treaties
Indian Charlie
Henry Wills
Henchman Curly
Cliff Parkinson
Evans (Vigilante)
Dice
The Pinto Stallion
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodney J. Graham
- Original Title
- Sundown Riders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Film Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Rodney J. Graham
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Rodney J. Graham
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sundown Riders.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sundown Riders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sundown Riders about?
This film was produced and released in 1944 by Film Enterprises for the 16mm school-and-institutional market, and was picked up and released in 1948 by Astor for theatrical 35mm showings. Both versions finds the citizens of Rockford upset over a series of murders and robberies. The Sundowners - Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby and Russ Wade - ride into Rockford and innocently takes jobs with Tug Wilson and his tough crew of line riders, who are in cahoots with Yeager in a big land swindle scheme.
Who directed Sundown Riders?
Sundown Riders was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Sundown Riders?
The principal cast of Sundown Riders includes Russell Wade, Jay Kirby, Andy Clyde, Evelyn Finley, Jack Ingram.
When was Sundown Riders released and how long is it?
Sundown Riders was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 56m.