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Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)

"Rip-roaring thrills with the NEW RED RYDER!"

5.519491h 0mEN
Western

Directed by Lewis D. Collins

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

EN

Release

August 26, 1949

Director

Lewis D. Collins

Overview

Jim Bannon is back as enduring cowboy hero Red Ryder in Eagle-Lion's Roll, Thunder, Roll. As ever, Ryder's cohorts are Little Beaver and the Duchess, here played by "Little Brown Jug" and Marin Sais. This time, Ryder tries to prove that a series of cattle raids and ranch fires were not the handiwork...

Cast

Jim Bannon

Jim Bannon

Red Ryder

Don Reynolds

Don Reynolds

Little Beaver (as Little Brown Jug)

Emmett Lynn

Emmett Lynn

Buckskin

Marin Sais

Marin Sais

Duchess

I. Stanford Jolley

I. Stanford Jolley

El Conejo

Nancy Gates

Nancy Gates

Carol Loomis

Glenn Strange

Glenn Strange

Ace Hanlon

Lee Morgan

Lee Morgan

Happy Loomis

Lane Bradford

Lane Bradford

Henchman Wolf

Steve Pendleton

Steve Pendleton

Marshal Bill Faugh

Charles Stevens

Charles Stevens

Felipe, El Conejo rider

William Fawcett

William Fawcett

Josh Culvert

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jim Bannon is back as enduring cowboy hero Red Ryder in Eagle-Lion's Roll, Thunder, Roll. As ever, Ryder's cohorts are Little Beaver and the Duchess, here played by "Little Brown Jug" and Marin Sais. This time, Ryder tries to prove that a series of cattle raids and ranch fires were not the handiwork of masked Mexican do-gooder El Conejo.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Roll, Thunder, Roll!. 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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