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Rock Island Trail

1950-05-18 · 90 min · ★ 6.3

Western

A greedy businessman tries to block the building of a new railroad in his area.

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

Top Cast

Forrest TuckerForrest TuckerReed Loomis
Bruce CabotBruce CabotKirby Morrow
Adele MaraAdele MaraConstance Strong
Lorna GrayLorna GrayAleeta
Chill WillsChill WillsHogger McCoy
Grant WithersGrant WithersDavid Strong
Jeff CoreyJeff CoreyAbraham Lincoln
Jimmy HuntJimmy HuntStinky Tanner
Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftBarnes
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinMajor
Valentine PerkinsValentine PerkinsAnnette
Olin HowlandOlin HowlandSaloonkeeper
Noble JohnsonNoble JohnsonBent Creek
John HollandJohn HollandMaj. Porter
Kate Drain LawsonKate Drain LawsonMrs. McCoy
Dick ElliottDick ElliottMartin, Railroad Conductor
Emory ParnellEmory ParnellSen. Wells
Billy WilkersonBilly WilkersonLakin, Indian Chief
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderMorrow's Henchman
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsBusinessman

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