The Riding Tornado
“Daredevil Time McCoy in his latest and greatest outdoor drama!”
Synopsis
Newcomer Torrent wins $500 from Olcott and $500 and a wild horse, by riding the horse, from Engle. Then loses the $1000 to Engle in a poker game. Torrent goes to work for Olcott. Torrent fights with Stark and Stark quits and goes to work for Engle. Rustlers are stealing horses. Carson suspects Olcott and Olcott suspects Carson. Sheriff prevents war between them. Torrent stops wild horse stampede. Starks spills beans on Engle. Torrent kills Engle and wins Patsy Olcott.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Kempler, William Colt MacDonald
- Original Title
- The Riding Tornado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Kurt Kempler, William Colt MacDonald
Benjamin H. Kline
Otto Meyer
Irving Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Irving Briskin
Producer
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Otto Meyer
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Riding Tornado
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What is The Riding Tornado about?
Newcomer Torrent wins $500 from Olcott and $500 and a wild horse, by riding the horse, from Engle. Then loses the $1000 to Engle in a poker game. Torrent goes to work for Olcott. Torrent fights with Stark and Stark quits and goes to work for Engle. Rustlers are stealing horses. Carson suspects Olcott and Olcott suspects Carson. Sheriff prevents war between them. Torrent stops wild horse stampede. Starks spills beans on Engle. Torrent kills Engle and wins Patsy Olcott.
Who directed The Riding Tornado?
The Riding Tornado was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in The Riding Tornado?
The principal cast of The Riding Tornado includes Tim McCoy, Shirley Grey, Montagu Love, Wheeler Oakman, Wallace MacDonald.
When was The Riding Tornado released and how long is it?
The Riding Tornado was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Riding Tornado?
The Riding Tornado holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).