Western · United States of America · 1943 · 1h 27m

The Desperadoes

Director

Cast

Randolph Scott as Sheriff Steve Upton Claire Trevor as Countess Maletta Glenn Ford as Cheyenne Rogers Evelyn Keyes as Allison McLeod Edgar Buchanan as Uncle Willie McLeod Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Nitro Rankin

Crew

George Meehan — Director of Photography Gene Haylick — Editor Robert Carson — Screenplay Max Brand — Story Harry Joe Brown — Producer Travilla — Costume Design

Tagline

Red-Blooded Action

Synopsis

Popular mailcoach driver Uncle Willie is in fact in league with the town's crooked banker. They plan to have the bank robbed after emptying it, and when Willie's choice for this doesn't show in time, he gets some local boys to do it. When his man does turn up he decides to stick around, as he is pals with the sheriff and also takes a shine to Willie's daughter Allison. This gives the bad men several new problems.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Charles Vidor Director George Meehan Director of Photography Gene Haylick Editor Robert Carson Screenplay Max Brand Story Harry Joe Brown Producer Travilla Costume Design

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