The Showdown
1940, English. Directed by Howard Bretherton.
HOPPY'S ON THE LOOSE...bucking a game with the deck stacked against him!
European bad guy Baron Bendor leads some local townsmen in a plot to obtain horses through theft. Hoppy and his sidekicks Lucky and Speedy must find and expose the horse thieves.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 8 March 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Daniel Kusel, Jack Jungmeyer, Daniel Kusell
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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1939 · 6.5/10
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1939 · 5.0/10
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Santa Fe Marshal
1940 · 6.2/10
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The Showdown: quick answers
What should I watch before The Showdown?
Watch Renegade Trail (1939), Range War (1939), Law of the Pampas (1939), and Santa Fe Marshal (1940) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Showdown?
Next in the series: Hidden Gold (1940), Stagecoach War (1940), and Three Men from Texas (1940).
Is The Showdown worth watching?
The Showdown doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Showdown?
The Showdown runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does The Showdown have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Showdown. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Showdown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Showdown is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Showdown on?
The Showdown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Showdown?
If you liked The Showdown, try The Westerner, Into the West, The Law and Jake Wade.
Who directed The Showdown?
The Showdown (1940) was directed by Howard Bretherton and stars William Boyd, Britt Wood, Russell Hayden.