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The Fighting Redhead (1949)

Movie ★ 7.2 54 min

Red Ryder gets a telegram from his old friend Dan O'Connor asking for help in his fight against Faro Savage and his gang of rustlers. A gun dropped by Faro during a rustling raid makes Red and Sheila O'Connor, Dan's daughter, think they have ample proof against Faro but they are stymied by the law. Buckskin Blodgett and the Duchess, Red's aunt, find the body of O'Connor who was killed when Faro's men sent the sheriff out on a ruse. Sheila, discovered while rifling Faros office for evidence, escapes but not before she is recognized. Faro kills one of his own henchmen and then frames Sheila for the murder. Red and Little Beaver set out to clear Sheila and to try to find evidence against Faro and his gang. Written by Les Adams

Lewis D. Collins Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 5, 1949
Runtime
54 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0179809
Language
Studio
Eagle-Lion Films

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fighting Redhead about?
Red Ryder gets a telegram from his old friend Dan O'Connor asking for help in his fight against Faro Savage and his gang of rustlers. A gun dropped by Faro during a rustling raid makes Red and Sheila O'Connor, Dan's daughter, think they have ample proof against Faro but they are stymied by the law. Buckskin Blodgett and the Duchess, Red's aunt, find the body of O'Connor who was killed when Faro's men sent the sheriff out on a ruse. Sheila, discovered while rifling Faros office for evidence, escapes but not before she is recognized. Faro kills one of his own henchmen and then frames Sheila for the murder. Red and Little Beaver set out to clear Sheila and to try to find evidence against Faro and his gang. Written by Les Adams
Who directed The Fighting Redhead?
The Fighting Redhead was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in The Fighting Redhead?
The Fighting Redhead stars Jim Bannon, Don Reynolds, Marin Sais, Peggy Stewart.
When was The Fighting Redhead released?
The Fighting Redhead is a 1949 western film.
Where can I watch The Fighting Redhead?
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