King of the Bullwhip (1950): Cast & Plot
King of the Bullwhip is a 1950 western directed by Ron Ormond, starring Lash LaRue as Lash LaRue, Al St. John and Tom Neal. It runs 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Director
- Ron Ormond
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King of the Bullwhip About?
The premise of King of the Bullwhip without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A whip‑cracking federal marshal, famed for his skill with a bullwhip, goes undercover as a masked bandit to track down a daring gold‑bullion thief. The pursuit spirals into a gritty, high‑stakes confrontation where the marshal must face off against the outlaw in a brutal, whip‑laden showdown.
King of the Bullwhip Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- slapstick comedy
- b western
- slingshot
King of the Bullwhip Cast & Characters
Lash LaRue leads the cast as Lash LaRue, with Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones and Tom Neal as Benson. Directed by Ron Ormond; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ron Ormond
- Lash LaRue as Lash LaRue
- Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Tom Neal as Benson
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Jack Holt as James Kerrigan
Also Starring in King of the Bullwhip
· 5 more- George J. Lewis Rio
- Dennis Moore Joe Chester
- Anne Gwynne Jane Kerrigan
- Michael Whalen Thurman
- Mary Lou Webb Mary Lou
More from Ron Ormond
More films directed by Ron Ormond: The Sacred Symbol, It’s About the Second Coming, 39 Stripes and The Believer’s Heaven.
King of the Bullwhip Plot Summary
What happens in King of the Bullwhip from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marshal Lash LaRue and deputy marshal Fuzzy Jones are dispatched to stop a gang led by the masked bandit El Azote, who terrorizes the countryside with murder and armed robbery. Ambushed by a group of seven riders, they narrowly escape and ride into Tioga City, where they quickly sense a trap may be waiting for them. Lash notices something unsettling as they arrive: the local newspaper has already announced their arrival, hinting that someone at the paper may have tipped off the criminals to lure the lawmen into an ambush. In Tioga, the tension between bravado and caution climbs as they search for the truth behind the headlines.
Full summary
The whole story of King of the Bullwhip, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know King of the Bullwhip?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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King of the Bullwhip Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Fuzzy und der Peitschenheini” and “Le pistole di Zorro”.
- Also known as
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- Fuzzy und der Peitschenheini
- Le pistole di Zorro
- Die Todespeitsche
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Movies Like King of the Bullwhip
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin, The Silver Whip and The Black Whip.
King of the Bullwhip FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of King of the Bullwhip, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King of the Bullwhip?
King of the Bullwhip runs 58 minutes.
When was King of the Bullwhip released?
King of the Bullwhip was released on December 20, 1950.
Who directed King of the Bullwhip?
King of the Bullwhip was directed by Ron Ormond.
More films by Ron Ormond Who is in the cast of King of the Bullwhip?
King of the Bullwhip stars Lash LaRue as Lash LaRue, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones and Tom Neal as Benson, among 9 credited actors.
Does King of the Bullwhip have a post-credit scene?
No. King of the Bullwhip has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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