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The Night Riders

1939-04-12 · 56 min · ★ 5.8

History · Western

Talbot uses a phony land grant to rule thirteen million acres, taxing everyone heavily and evicting those who won't pay. The Three Mesquiteers becomes mysterious "night riders" to fight this evil.

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Directors
George Sherman
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneStony Brooke
Ray CorriganRay CorriganTucson Smith
Max TerhuneMax TerhuneLullaby Joslin
Doreen McKayDoreen McKaySoledad
Ruth RogersRuth RogersSusan Randall
George DouglasGeorge DouglasTalbot posing as de Serrano
Tom TylerTom TylerJackson
Kermit MaynardKermit MaynardSheriff Pratt
Sammy McKimSammy McKimTim Randall
Walter WillsHazleton
Ethan LaidlawEthan LaidlawAndrews
Edward Peil Sr.Edward Peil Sr.Rancher Harper
Tom LondonTom LondonRancher Wilson
Jack IngramJack IngramWilkins
Bill NestellBill NestellAllen - A Brawler
Bob CardRancher
Allan CavanAllan CavanJudge
Dick DickinsonDick DickinsonHenchman Rent Collector
Art DillardMob Member
Curley DresdenMob Member

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