The Desperadoes
1943, English. Directed by Charles Vidor.
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Popular mailcoach driver Uncle Willie is in fact in league with the town's crooked banker. They plan to have the bank robbed after emptying it, and when Willie's choice for this doesn't show in time, he gets some local boys to do it. When his man does turn up he decides to stick around, as he is pals with the sheriff and also takes a shine to Willie's daughter Allison. This gives the bad men several new problems.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles VidorDirector
- Randolph ScottSheriff Steve Upton
- Claire TrevorCountess Maletta
- Glenn FordCheyenne Rogers
- Evelyn KeyesAllison McLeod
- Edgar BuchananUncle Willie McLeod
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsNitro Rankin
- Raymond WalburnJudge Cameron
- Porter HallBanker Clanton
- Bernard NedellJack Lester
- Joan WoodburySundown
- Irving BaconDan Walters - Bartender
- Francis FordHank
Details
- Released
- 25 May 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Carson, Max Brand
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The Desperadoes runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Desperadoes is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Desperadoes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desperadoes?
If you liked The Desperadoes, try Firecreek, Lonely are the Brave, Bandidas.
Who directed The Desperadoes?
The Desperadoes (1943) was directed by Charles Vidor and stars Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Glenn Ford.