Strange Gamble (1948): Cast
Strange Gamble is a 1948 western directed by George Archainbaud, starring James Craven as Mordigan, Dewey Robinson and Francis McDonald. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strange Gamble About?
The premise of Strange Gamble without spoilers.
Hoppy and his friends arrive in a remote border town to investigate counterfeit U.S. and Mexican money. Their only clues are the name “Mordigan” and a sketch of a comet. They discover Mordigan runs the town, but the comet’s meaning stays unclear, as do his motives for targeting a newly arrived young woman, her drunk brother and his ailing sister‑in‑law.
Strange Gamble Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- comet
- counterfeiting ring
- hopalong cassidy character
- horse
- horseback riding
- b western
- agent
Strange Gamble Cast & Characters
James Craven leads the cast as Mordigan, with Dewey Robinson as Joe, the bartender and Francis McDonald as Henchman Longhorn. Directed by George Archainbaud; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Archainbaud
- James Craven as Mordigan
- Dewey Robinson as Joe, the bartender
- Francis McDonald as Henchman Longhorn
- William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy
Also Starring in Strange Gamble
· 10 more- Andy Clyde California Carlson
- Robert B. Williams Henchman Pete Walters
- Herbert Rawlinson John Murray
- Alberto Morin Ramon De Lara, faro dealer
- Rand Brooks Lucky Jenkins
- Lee Tung Foo Wong
- Joel Friedkin Dr. White
- Elaine Riley Nora Murray
- William F. Leicester Sid Murray
- Joan Barton Mary Murray
Strange Gamble Also Known As
Also known as “Galope Selvagem”.
- Also known as
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- Galope Selvagem
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Strange Gamble FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strange Gamble, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strange Gamble?
Strange Gamble runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Strange Gamble released?
Strange Gamble was released on October 8, 1948.
Who directed Strange Gamble?
Strange Gamble was directed by George Archainbaud.
More films by George Archainbaud Who is in the cast of Strange Gamble?
Strange Gamble stars James Craven as Mordigan, Dewey Robinson as Joe, the bartender and Francis McDonald as Henchman Longhorn, among 14 credited actors.
Does Strange Gamble have a post-credit scene?
No. Strange Gamble has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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