Overview

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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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jack A. Marta
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Details

Director: Joseph Kane
Writers: Gerald GeraghtyScreenplay
James Edward GrantStory
Gerald Drayson AdamsScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: October 30, 1948
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Production

Cast

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