Raiders of the West(1942)
Three Sticks Of Texas Dynamite... and They Blast Border Badmen Right Out Of Their Saddles!
In this western, a frontier detective disguised as an entertainer performs for the leader of an outlaw gang. At the same time, he learns the whereabouts of the outlaws' hideout. Unfortunately, his true identity is revealed and he must escape if he is to bring the gang to justice.
Movie: Raiders of the West
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bill 'Cowboy Rambler' Boyd
Marshal Art Davis
Marshal Lee Powell
Lola Andre
Duke Mallory
Hank Reynolds
Henchman Joe - Pete in Credits
The Sheriff
The Judge (as Milt Kibbee)
Morton - Gambler
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In this western, a frontier detective disguised as an entertainer performs for the leader of an outlaw gang. At the same time, he learns the whereabouts of the outlaws' hideout. Unfortunately, his true identity is revealed and he must escape if he is to bring the gang to justice.
Release Date
1942-02-20
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8
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Three Sticks Of Texas Dynamite... and They Blast Border Badmen Right Out Of Their Saddles!
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