The Night Rider
Synopsis
"The Mark of Zorro" was updated for this pilot for a prospective series that tells of a New Orleans gentleman who turns masked rider to fight for law and order and avenge his family's killing by four men who wanted their silver mine.
Top Cast
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David Selby
Lord Thomas Earl
Percy Rodriguez
Robert
Kim Cattrall
Regina Kenton
George Grizzard
Dan Kenton
Anthony Herrera
Tru Sheridan
Anna Lee
Lady Earl
Pernell Roberts
Alex Sheridan
Michael Sharrett
Chock Hollister / Young Thomas
Harris Yulin
Billy 'Bowlegs' Baines
Hildy Brooks
Marie Hollister
Curt Lowens
Hans Klaus
Van Williams
Jim Hollister
Stuart Nisbet
Doc Ellis
Gary Allen
Donald White, Hotel Clerk
Sydney Penny
Melissa Hollister
Whit Bissell
Richards
Edward Knight
Paul Hairston
Maria Diane
Mrs. Klaus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hy Averback
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen J. Cannell
- Original Score
- Pete Carpenter, Mike Post
- Original Title
- The Night Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hy Averback
Stephen J. Cannell
Pete Carpenter, Mike Post
Steven Poster
Domenic Dimascio, Christopher Nelson
Alex Beaton, Stephen J. Cannell, J. Rickley Dumm
Department Leadership Roster
J. Rickley Dumm
Producer
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Domenic Dimascio
Editor
Christopher Nelson
Editor
John D. Jefferies Sr.
Production Design
Stephen J. Cannell
Writer
Hy Averback
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Night Rider.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Rider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Rider about?
"The Mark of Zorro" was updated for this pilot for a prospective series that tells of a New Orleans gentleman who turns masked rider to fight for law and order and avenge his family's killing by four men who wanted their silver mine.
Who directed The Night Rider?
The Night Rider was directed by Hy Averback.
Who stars in The Night Rider?
The principal cast of The Night Rider includes David Selby, Percy Rodriguez, Kim Cattrall, George Grizzard, Anthony Herrera.
When was The Night Rider released and how long is it?
The Night Rider was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Rider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Rider was composed by Pete Carpenter, Mike Post.