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Riders from Nowhere (1940)

6.019400h 47mEN
Western

Directed by Raymond K. Johnson

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

0h 47m

Language

EN

Release

December 30, 1940

Director

Raymond K. Johnson

Overview

In this his penultimate Western for low-budget company Monogram, Jack Randall assumed the identity of a murdered ranger in order to track down the killer. In the lawless town of Brimstone, the citizens are being terrorized by a gang of outlaws headed by Mason (Tom London), who, to no one's great sur...

Cast

Jack Randall

Jack Randall

Jack Rankin (as Jack Randall)

Margaret Roach

Margaret Roach

Marian Adams

Ernie Adams

Ernie Adams

Manny

Tom London

Tom London

Mason

Charles King

Charles King

Trigger

Nelson McDowell

Nelson McDowell

Undertaker

George Chesebro

George Chesebro

Bart

Dorothy Vernon

Dorothy Vernon

Mrs. Gregory

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Riders from Nowhere (1940), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In this his penultimate Western for low-budget company Monogram, Jack Randall assumed the identity of a murdered ranger in order to track down the killer. In the lawless town of Brimstone, the citizens are being terrorized by a gang of outlaws headed by Mason (Tom London), who, to no one's great surprise, proves to be the very man Jack has been trailing. The relieved citizens of Brimstone then elect Jack as their new sheriff. The murdered ranger's sister was played by Margaret Roach, the 19-year-old daughter of comedy producer Hal Roach. Ernie Adams replaced Glenn Strange (who himself had replaced Frank Yaconelli) as Randall's sidekick, Manny, and Nelson McDowell provided additional comic relief as Brimstone's busy undertaker.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Riders from Nowhere. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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