The Desperado
1954, English. Directed by Thomas Carr.
Sam Garrett was all bad...all killer...and always ready to prove it!
"Only a fool sticks his neck out for somebody else. Don't get in the habit of it." Outlaw gunslinger Sam Garrett offers that sage wisdom to fellow fugitive Tom Cameron, who's on the run from the "Bluebellies," Texas State Police officers who wield a brutal iron fist of enforcement in the early 1870s. But quick-draw, hard-bitten Garrett soon decides not to take his own advice after young Cameron heads home to surrender - and instead gets framed for a revenge murder by a jealous rival for the affections of his girl.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Thomas CarrDirector
- Wayne MorrisSam Garrett
- Jimmy LydonTom Cameron
- Beverly GarlandLaurie Bannerman
- Rayford BarnesRay Novak
- Dabbs GreerU.S. Marshal Jim Langley
- Lee Van CleefPaul Clayton/Buck Clayton
- Nestor PaivaCaptain Jake Thornton
- Roy BarcroftMartin Novak
- John DierkesPolice Sergeant
- Richard ShackletonPat Garner
- I. Stanford JolleyMr. Garner
- Richard GarlandTrooper
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Mainwaring
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How long is The Desperado?
The Desperado runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Desperado parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Desperado is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Desperado on?
The Desperado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 June 1954. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desperado?
If you liked The Desperado, try The Comancheros, The Bravados, El Dorado.
Who directed The Desperado?
The Desperado (1954) was directed by Thomas Carr and stars Wayne Morris, Jimmy Lydon, Beverly Garland.