Rider from Tucson (1950): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Rider from Tucson is a 1950 western directed by Lesley Selander, starring Robert Shayne as John Avery, Veda Ann Borg and Douglas Fowley. It runs 1 hour. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rider from Tucson About?
The premise of Rider from Tucson without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a gold‑mine showdown, schemers John Avery, Gypsy Avery and Jackson force Tug Cardwell to sign over his lucrative claim. They hire Bob Rankin to kidnap Tug’s sweetheart Jane Whipple, then demand a share of the mine. Friends Dave Saunders and Chito Rafferty rescue Jane, confront the crooks, and race to protect Tug’s claim as the conspirators turn on each other.
Rider from Tucson Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- tucson arizona
- arizona desert
- 1880s
- b western
- arizona
Where to Watch Rider from Tucson
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Rider from Tucson Cast & Characters
Robert Shayne leads the cast as John Avery, with Veda Ann Borg as Gypsy Avery and Douglas Fowley as Bob Rankin. Directed by Lesley Selander; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lesley Selander
- Robert Shayne as John Avery
- Veda Ann Borg as Gypsy Avery
- Douglas Fowley as Bob Rankin
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Tim Holt as Dave Saunders
Also Starring in Rider from Tucson
· 8 more- Elaine Riley Jane Whipple
- Richard Martin Chito Rafferty
- William Phipps Tug Bailey
- Dorothy Vaughan Mrs. Brigitte O'Rielly
- Stuart Randall Henchman Slim
- Marshall Reed Henchman Jackson
- Luther Crockett Sheriff
- Harry Tyler Hardrock Jones
Rider from Tucson Plot Summary
What happens in Rider from Tucson from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the dusty stretches of the Old West, Dave Saunders and his quick-witted partner Chito Rafferty roll into town to visit their friend Tug Bailey, a man whose gold claim promises a bright future but also draws danger. Tug is about to marry the steady, hopeful Jane Whipple, and the trio’s calm plans threaten to unravel as the looming threat of claim jumpers shadows their happiness. Tug’s patience wears thin because his life feels at risk, and the weight of that danger colors everything around him.
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Rider from Tucson FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Rider from Tucson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rider from Tucson?
Rider from Tucson runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Rider from Tucson released?
Rider from Tucson was released on June 7, 1950.
Who directed Rider from Tucson?
Rider from Tucson was directed by Lesley Selander.
More films by Lesley Selander Who is in the cast of Rider from Tucson?
Rider from Tucson stars Robert Shayne as John Avery, Veda Ann Borg as Gypsy Avery and Douglas Fowley as Bob Rankin, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch Rider from Tucson?
In the US, Rider from Tucson is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Rider from Tucson have a post-credit scene?
No. Rider from Tucson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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