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The Fighting Ranger
He became a thief -- to catch a thief!
Genres
Western
Overview
The Buck Jones western The Fighting Ranger utilizes its familiar plotline with excellent results. When Jones' kid brother is killed by the villains, our hero quits the Texas Rangers and sets off to seek vengeance on his own. He ends up just below the Mexican border, where bandit leader Cougar (Bradley Page) lives high off the hog, knowing he can't be extradited.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
1934-03-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Buck Jones
Jim Houston (as Charles Buck Jones)
Dorothy Revier
Tonita, Cantina Singer
Frank Rice
Thunder, Texas Ranger
Bradley Page
Cougar the Half Breed
Ward Bond
Dave, Cougar Henchman
Frank LaRue
Ranger Captain Wilkes
Paddy O'Flynn
Bob Houston - Jim's Brother
Mozelle Britton
Waitress in Eureka (as Mozelle Brittonne)
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