The Showdown (1940): Cast
The Showdown is a 1940 western directed by Howard Bretherton, starring Morris Ankrum as Baron Rendor, Russell Hayden and Britt Wood. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 5m (65 min)
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Showdown About?
The premise of The Showdown without spoilers.
Hoppy is on the loose, taking on a scheme that seems impossible from the start. The nefarious European baron Baron Bendor rallies local townsmen to steal horses for his own profit. Together with his faithful companions Lucky and Speedy, Hoppy races to uncover the thieves, outwit the villains, and return the stolen horses to their rightful owners.
The Showdown Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- marked money
- con man
- ambush
- hopalong cassidy character
- horse
- horseback riding
- b western
The Showdown Cast & Characters
Morris Ankrum leads the cast as Baron Rendor, with Russell Hayden as Lucky Jenkins and Britt Wood as Speedy McGinnis. Directed by Howard Bretherton; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Howard Bretherton
- Morris Ankrum as Baron Rendor
- Russell Hayden as Lucky Jenkins
- Britt Wood as Speedy McGinnis
- William H. O'Brien as Bald Bartender
Also Starring in The Showdown
· 22 more- William Boyd Hopalong Cassidy
- Edward Peil Sr. Man Wearing Visor
- Roy Barcroft Bowman
- Kermit Maynard Johnson
- Merrill McCormick Man Watching Poker Game
- Jim Corey Barfly
- George Morrell Townsman
- Charles Murphy Townsman
- Murdock MacQuarrie Zeke
- Ray Jones Barfly
- Tex Phelps Townsman
- Ken Darby Rider
- Donald Kirke Harry Cole
- Wen Wright Ranch Hand
- Rad Robinson Rider
- Bud Linn Rider
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- Jon Dodson Rider
- Jan Clayton Sue
- Wright Kramer Colonel White
- Eddie Dean Marshal
- Walter Shumway Snell
- John Powers Townsman
More from Howard Bretherton
More films directed by Howard Bretherton: The Prince of Thieves, Because of Eve, The Trap and Here Comes the Circus.
The Showdown Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “O Trunfo é Paus” and “Η αναμέτρηση”.
- Also known as
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- O Trunfo é Paus
- Η αναμέτρηση
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The Showdown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Showdown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Showdown?
The Showdown runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
When was The Showdown released?
The Showdown was released on March 8, 1940.
Who directed The Showdown?
The Showdown was directed by Howard Bretherton.
More films by Howard Bretherton Who is in the cast of The Showdown?
The Showdown stars Morris Ankrum as Baron Rendor, Russell Hayden as Lucky Jenkins and Britt Wood as Speedy McGinnis, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Showdown have a post-credit scene?
No. The Showdown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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