Riders of the Badlands
1941, English. Directed by Howard Bretherton.
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Officially a Charles Starrett western, Riders of the Badlands divides its running time fairly evenly between Starrett and second-billed Russell Hayden. The plot concerns a Texas Ranger named Collins and his lookalike, notorious outlaw Langdon. When his wife is killed by Langdon's minions, Barton vows to avenge her death.
- Runtime
- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Riders of the Badlands is streaming on Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Howard BrethertonDirector
- Charles StarrettSteve Langdon / Mac Collins
- Russell HaydenLucky Barton
- Cliff EdwardsBones Malloy
- Ilene BrewerFlo Collins
- Kay HughesCelia Barton
- Roy BarcroftCaptain Rogers
- Rick AndersonSheriff Taylor
- Edith LeachEllen Taylor
- Ethan LaidlawHenchman Bill
- Harry CordingBlacksmith Higgins
- Hal PriceWarden James
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Betty Burbridge
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Riders of the Badlands runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
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Riders of the Badlands parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Riders of the Badlands is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Riders of the Badlands on?
Riders of the Badlands is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Riders of the Badlands?
If you liked Riders of the Badlands, try The Bravados, Ramrod, Decision at Sundown.
Who directed Riders of the Badlands?
Riders of the Badlands (1941) was directed by Howard Bretherton and stars Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Cliff Edwards.