Headin' for the Rio Grande
1936, English. Directed by Robert N. Bradbury.
Singing cowboy Tex Saunders finds himself in a heap of trouble when he agrees to investigate local gangsters at the behest of a lovely lady. As payment for his pains, he's framed by a saloon owner for killing bad guy Red Dugan and forced to sweat it out in jail. Will his faithful sidekick, Chilo, show up to save his skin … or will Tex have a date with the gallows?
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Headin' for the Rio Grande is streaming on IndieFlix, Best Westerns Ever, and IndieFlix Shorts in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert N. BradburyDirector
- Tex RitterTex Saunders
- Eleanor StewartLaura Hart
- Syd SaylorChili (Tex's sidekick)
- Warner RichmondIke Travis
- Charles KingHenchman Tick
- Earl DwireRand (Travis henchman)
- Forrest TaylorSheriff Ed Saunders (Tex's brother)
- William DesmondMr. Mack (cattle buyer)
- Harry 'Snub' PollardCookie (Hart hand)
- Charles K. FrenchPop Hart (Laura's father)
- Budd BusterSenator Black - cattleman
- Bud OsborneCactus (Travis henchman)
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Emmett Tansey, Lindsley Parsons
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Headin' for the Rio Grande: quick answers
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How long is Headin' for the Rio Grande?
Headin' for the Rio Grande runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Headin' for the Rio Grande have a post-credits scene?
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Headin' for the Rio Grande parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Headin' for the Rio Grande is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Headin' for the Rio Grande on?
Headin' for the Rio Grande is streaming on IndieFlix, Best Westerns Ever, and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Headin' for the Rio Grande?
If you liked Headin' for the Rio Grande, try Ramrod, Go West, Hud.
Who directed Headin' for the Rio Grande?
Headin' for the Rio Grande (1936) was directed by Robert N. Bradbury and stars Tex Ritter, Eleanor Stewart, Syd Saylor.