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The Mysterious Desperado
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The Mysterious Desperado

1949-09-10 · 61 min · ★ 6.7

Action · Adventure · Romance · Western

A cowboy is accused of his father's murder.

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Directors
Lesley Selander
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tim HoltTim HoltTim Holt
Richard MartinRichard MartinChito Rafferty
Edward NorrisEdward NorrisRamon Bustamante
MovitaMovitaLuisa
Frank WilcoxFrank WilcoxElias P. Stevens
William TannenWilliam TannenBart Barton
Robert LivingstonRobert LivingstonHonest John Jordan
Robert B. WilliamsRobert B. WilliamsWhitaker
Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldSheriff Anders
Frank LackteenFrank LackteenPedro
Leander De CordovaPadre

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