

Ride the Man Down
1952-11-25 · 90 min · ★ 6.2
After Celia's father dies, a war erupts over control of his land.
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- Directors
- Joseph Kane
- Production companies
- Republic Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Brian DonlevyBide Marriner
Rod CameronWill Ballard
Ella RainesCelia Evarts
Forrest TuckerSam Danfelser
Barbara BrittonLottie Priest
Chill WillsIke Adams
J. Carrol NaishSheriff Joe Kneen
Jim DavisRed Courteen
Taylor HolmesLowell Priest
James BellJohn Evarts
Paul FixRay Cavanaugh
Roy BarcroftRuss Schultz
Douglas KennedyHarve Garrison
Chris-Pin MartinChris
Jack La RueKennedy
Claire CarletonAmeliaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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