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Forty Thieves (1944): Cast

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Forty Thieves is a 1944 western directed by Lesley Selander, starring Kirk Alyn as Jerry Doyle, Douglass Dumbrille and Glenn Strange. It runs 1 hour.

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Forty Thieves (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Lesley Selander
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Forty Thieves About?

The premise of Forty Thieves without spoilers.

When Hoppy campaigns for sheriff, he’s soundly defeated by the timid Jerry Doyle, the candidate backed by every crook in town. Determined to overturn the election, Hoppy pushes for Doyle’s impeachment, prompting outlaw leader Tad Hammond to hire a squad of forty gunslingers to silence him. The odds are forty to one.

Forty Thieves Themes & Keywords

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  • hopalong cassidy character
  • b western
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Cast & crew

Forty Thieves Cast & Characters

Kirk Alyn leads the cast as Jerry Doyle, with Douglass Dumbrille as Tad Hammond and Glenn Strange as Ike Simmons. Directed by Lesley Selander; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lesley Selander

More films directed by Lesley Selander: Arizona Bushwhackers, Fort Utah, The Texican and Town Tamer.

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Forty Thieves FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Forty Thieves, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Forty Thieves?

Forty Thieves runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Forty Thieves released?

Forty Thieves was released on June 23, 1944.

Who directed Forty Thieves?

Forty Thieves was directed by Lesley Selander.

More films by Lesley Selander

Who is in the cast of Forty Thieves?

Forty Thieves stars Kirk Alyn as Jerry Doyle, Douglass Dumbrille as Tad Hammond and Glenn Strange as Ike Simmons, among 9 credited actors.

Does Forty Thieves have a post-credit scene?

No. Forty Thieves has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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