Border Patrol
“"Hoppy" STRADDLES THE BORDER AS BULLETS FLY!”
Synopsis
When three Texas Rangers try to investigate kidnapped Mexicans being used as forced labor in the mines of Silver Bullet, they are framed for murder by the town's corrupt sheriff.
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Top Cast
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William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Andy Clyde
California Carlson
Jay Kirby
Johnny Travers
Russell Simpson
Orestes Krebs
Claudia Drake
Inez LaBarca
George Reeves
Don Enrique Perez
Robert Mitchum
Quinn
Duncan Renaldo
Commandante
Pierce Lyden
Loren
Cliff Parkinson
Barton
Victor Adamson
Miner
Roy Bucko
Wagon Driver
John Cason
Miner
Bert Dillard
Henchman
Joe Dominguez
Mexican
Art Felix
Turner
Herman Hack
Henchman / Miner
Earle Hodgins
Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Wilson
- Original Title
- Border Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Harry Sherman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Michael Wilson, Clarence E. Mulford
Sherman A. Rose
Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Harry Sherman
Producer
Sherman A. Rose
Editor
Michael Wilson
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 Border Patrol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Border Patrol about?
When three Texas Rangers try to investigate kidnapped Mexicans being used as forced labor in the mines of Silver Bullet, they are framed for murder by the town's corrupt sheriff.
Who directed Border Patrol?
Border Patrol was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Border Patrol?
The principal cast of Border Patrol includes William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby, Russell Simpson, Claudia Drake.
When was Border Patrol released and how long is it?
Border Patrol was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Border Patrol based on a book or true story?
Border Patrol is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Clarence E. Mulford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Border Patrol?
Border Patrol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).