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The Plunderers
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The Plunderers

1948-10-30 · 87 min · ★ 6.6

Western

Hero Rod Cameron kills Sheriff Sam Borden at point-blank range and in front of several witnesses in the opening of this Republic Pictures Western, released in the company's patented Trucolor system. The "killing," however, is merely a ruse set up to allow army agent Johnny Drum to infiltrate a gang of highway robbers.

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Directors
Joseph Kane
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rod CameronRod CameronJohn Drum
Ilona MasseyIlona MasseyLin Connor
Lorna GrayLorna GrayJulie Ann McCabe (as Adrian Booth)
Forrest TuckerForrest TuckerWhit Lacey
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandSheriff Sam Borden
Grant WithersGrant WithersDeputy Tap Lawrence
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesEben Martin
Paul FixPaul FixCalico
Francis FordFrancis FordBarnaby
James FlavinJames FlavinSergeant Major
Russell HicksRussell HicksCavalry Colonel
Maude EburneMaude EburneOld Dame at Wedding
Mary Ruth WadePioneer Girl
Louis FaustFort Sentry
Clayton MooreClayton MooreWounded Night Rider (uncredited)

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