The Border Legion
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Synopsis
Wanted by the law in New York, Dr. Steve Kells heads west and arrives in an area controlled by an outlaw gang known as the Border Legion. When the gang's boss is wounded, they kidnap Kells and force him to remove the bullet. Not allowed to leave and being a wanted man, he joins the gang. Now wanted as a gang member also, he nevertheless plans a raid that will lead the entire gang into a trap.
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Roy Rogers
Steve Kells
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Honest John Whittaker
Carol Hughes
Alice Randall
Joe Sawyer
Jim Gulden
Maude Eburne
Hurricane Hattie McGuire
Jay Novello
Santos
Hal Taliaferro
Amos Link
Paul Porcasi
Tony
Robert Emmett Keane
Officer Willets
Dick Wessel
Oscar "Red" McGooney
Eddie Acuff
Ticket Agent
Chuck Baldra
Townsman
Ed Brady
Gambler
Fred Burns
Miner
Bob Card
Townsman
Spade Cooley
Musician
Victor Cox
Barfly
Art Dillard
Saloon Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Stevens, Olive Cooper
- Original Score
- Milton Rosen
- Original Title
- The Border Legion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Louis Stevens, Olive Cooper, George Carleton Brown, Zane Grey
Milton Rosen
Jack A. Marta
Edward Mann
Joseph Kane
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Rosen
Original Music Composer
Edward Mann
Editor
Joseph Kane
Director
Louis Stevens
Screenplay
Olive Cooper
Screenplay
Joseph Kane
Producer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Yakima Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Border Legion
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What is The Border Legion about?
Wanted by the law in New York, Dr. Steve Kells heads west and arrives in an area controlled by an outlaw gang known as the Border Legion. When the gang's boss is wounded, they kidnap Kells and force him to remove the bullet. Not allowed to leave and being a wanted man, he joins the gang. Now wanted as a gang member also, he nevertheless plans a raid that will lead the entire gang into a trap.
Who directed The Border Legion?
The Border Legion was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Border Legion?
The principal cast of The Border Legion includes Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Carol Hughes, Joe Sawyer, Maude Eburne.
When was The Border Legion released and how long is it?
The Border Legion was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Border Legion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Border Legion was composed by Milton Rosen.
Is The Border Legion based on a book or true story?
The Border Legion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Border Legion?
The Border Legion holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).