Forty Thieves
1944, English. Directed by Lesley Selander.
THE ODDS AGAINST HIM WERE FORTY TO ONE!
When he runs for sheriff, Hoppy is beaten by Jerry Doyle, the gutless wonder voted for by every crook in town. When Hoppy moves to have the new sheriff impeached, outlaw leader Tad Hammond hires forty gunslingers to stop him. Stop Hoppy? Hah!
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 23 June 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Wilson, Bernie Kamins
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1943 · 5.3/10
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1944 · 6.5/10
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1944 · 5.8/10
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1944 · 5.3/10
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Forty Thieves: quick answers
What should I watch before Forty Thieves?
Watch Riders of the Deadline (1943), Texas Masquerade (1944), Lumberjack (1944), and Mystery Man (1944) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Forty Thieves?
Next in the series: Fool's Gold (1946), The Devil's Playground (1946), and Unexpected Guest (1947).
Is Forty Thieves worth watching?
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How long is Forty Thieves?
Forty Thieves runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Forty Thieves have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Forty Thieves. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Forty Thieves parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Forty Thieves is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Forty Thieves on?
Forty Thieves isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 June 1944. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Forty Thieves?
If you liked Forty Thieves, try El Dorado, Decision at Sundown, Run for Cover.
Who directed Forty Thieves?
Forty Thieves (1944) was directed by Lesley Selander and stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jimmy Rogers.