Riders of the Rio Grande
“THE THREE MESQUITEERS in a RIP-ROARING ACTION THRILLER!”
Synopsis
A banker struggles to keep his bank solvent and his town from going bankrupt after the bank is robbed and all its money taken. The Three Mesquiteers ride into town and set out to help.
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Bob Steele
Tucson Smith
Tom Tyler
Stony Brooke
Jimmie Dodd
Lullaby Joslin
Lorraine Miller
Janet Owens
Edward Van Sloan
Pop Owens
Rick Vallin
Tom Owens
Harry Worth
Sam Skelly
Roy Barcroft
Sarsaparilla
Charles King
Thumber
Jack Ingram
Henchman Berger
Roy Bucko
Card Player
Fred Burns
Townsman
Budd Buster
Jed - Bank Teller
Yakima Canutt
Deputy
Lane Chandler
Townsman
Chester Conklin
Barfly
Curley Dresden
Bar Patron Who Gets Socked
Bob Kortman
Zeke - Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Title
- Riders of the Rio Grande
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Albert DeMond, William Colt MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of the Rio Grande
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riders of the Rio Grande about?
A banker struggles to keep his bank solvent and his town from going bankrupt after the bank is robbed and all its money taken. The Three Mesquiteers ride into town and set out to help.
Who directed Riders of the Rio Grande?
Riders of the Rio Grande was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Riders of the Rio Grande?
The principal cast of Riders of the Rio Grande includes Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Jimmie Dodd, Lorraine Miller, Edward Van Sloan.
When was Riders of the Rio Grande released and how long is it?
Riders of the Rio Grande was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 55m.
Is Riders of the Rio Grande based on a book or true story?
Riders of the Rio Grande is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "William Colt MacDonald".