Riders of the Deadline
“Where There's "HOPPY" There's...Action!”
Synopsis
When Ranger Hoppy's falsely accused young ranger friend is killed while supposedly trying to escape from jail, Hoppy is blamed and drummed out of the Texas Rangers.
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Top Cast
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William Boyd
Ranger William "Hopalong" Cassidy
Andy Clyde
Ranger "California" Carlson
Jimmy Rogers
Ranger Jimmy Rogers
Frances Woodward
Sue Mason
Anthony Warde
"Gunner" Madigan
William Halligan
Simon Crandall
Richard Crane
Tim Mason
Herbert Rawlinson
Ranger Captain Jennings
Robert Mitchum
Lead Henchman Drago
Hugh Prosser
Sheriff Gilchrist
Jack Rockwell
Henchman Tex
Earle Hodgins
Sourdough
Montie Montana
Ranger Private Calhoun (or Kelton)
Pierce Lyden
Henchman
Herman Hack
Henchman
Art Felix
Henchman
Roy Bucko
Ranger Extra
Ray Jones
Ranger Extra
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Cohen
- Original Title
- Riders of the Deadline
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Harry Sherman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Bennett Cohen, Clarence E. Mulford
Walter Hannemann, Carroll Lewis
Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Harry Sherman
Producer
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Carroll Lewis
Editor
Bennett Cohen
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 Riders of the Deadline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riders of the Deadline about?
When Ranger Hoppy's falsely accused young ranger friend is killed while supposedly trying to escape from jail, Hoppy is blamed and drummed out of the Texas Rangers.
Who directed Riders of the Deadline?
Riders of the Deadline was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Riders of the Deadline?
The principal cast of Riders of the Deadline includes William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jimmy Rogers, Frances Woodward, Anthony Warde.
When was Riders of the Deadline released and how long is it?
Riders of the Deadline was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Riders of the Deadline based on a book or true story?
Riders of the Deadline is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Clarence E. Mulford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders of the Deadline?
Riders of the Deadline holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).