The Desperadoes
“Red-Blooded Action”
Synopsis
Popular mailcoach driver Uncle Willie is in fact in league with the town's crooked banker. They plan to have the bank robbed after emptying it, and when Willie's choice for this doesn't show in time, he gets some local boys to do it. When his man does turn up he decides to stick around, as he is pals with the sheriff and also takes a shine to Willie's daughter Allison. This gives the bad men several new problems.
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Randolph Scott
Sheriff Steve Upton
Claire Trevor
Countess Maletta
Glenn Ford
Cheyenne Rogers
Evelyn Keyes
Allison McLeod
Edgar Buchanan
Uncle Willie McLeod
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Nitro Rankin
Raymond Walburn
Judge Cameron
Porter Hall
Banker Clanton
Bernard Nedell
Jack Lester
Joan Woodbury
Sundown
Irving Bacon
Dan Walters - Bartender
Francis Ford
Hank
Edward Hearn
Armed Townsman
Edward Pawley
Deputy Blackie
Glenn Strange
Lem - Jack's Gang Member
Slim Whitaker
Tolliver - Jack's Gang Member
Chester Clute
Rollo
Ethan Laidlaw
Cass
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carson
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- The Desperadoes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Robert Carson, Max Brand
John Leipold
George Meehan
Gene Haylick
Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Vidor
Director
George Meehan
Director of Photography
Gene Haylick
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
Robert Carson
Screenplay
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperadoes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desperadoes about?
Popular mailcoach driver Uncle Willie is in fact in league with the town's crooked banker. They plan to have the bank robbed after emptying it, and when Willie's choice for this doesn't show in time, he gets some local boys to do it. When his man does turn up he decides to stick around, as he is pals with the sheriff and also takes a shine to Willie's daughter Allison. This gives the bad men several new problems.
Who directed The Desperadoes?
The Desperadoes was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in The Desperadoes?
The principal cast of The Desperadoes includes Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes, Edgar Buchanan.
When was The Desperadoes released and how long is it?
The Desperadoes was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desperadoes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desperadoes was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desperadoes?
The Desperadoes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).