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Desperadoes of the West (1950)

A group of ranchers, led by Colonel Arnold and Ward Gordon, are drilling an oil well but getting fierce opposition from an unknown gang of outlaws. Eastern promoter J.B."Dude" Dawson, is behind the gang as he is out to prevent the co-op members from striking oil before their lease expires, so he can secure the property for his company. When Ward, with the help of Arnold and his daughter Sally, arranges for a new driller to be brought in, the replacement man is killed and one of Dawson's men takes his place.

  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Tom KeeneTom KeeneWard Gordon
  • Photo of Judy ClarkJudy ClarkSally Arnold
  • Photo of Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftHacker
  • Photo of I. Stanford JolleyI. Stanford JolleyJ.B. 'Dude' Dawson
  • Photo of Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsRusty Steele
  • Photo of Lee RobertsLee RobertsLarson
  • Photo of Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkColonel Arnold
  • Photo of Edmund CobbEdmund CobbBowers
  • Photo of Hank PattersonHank PattersonHardrock Haggerty
  • Photo of Dale Van SickelDale Van SickelReed

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