The Deserter
1916, English. Directed by Walter Edwards.
"Charles Ray vividly portrays a deserter's heroic journey to save besieged settlers."
Parker, an Army lieutenant at a Western outpost, falls in love with Barbara Taylor, daughter of his commanding officer. But when Barbara rejects him, Parker fights with another soldier and deserts. An Indian attack gives him a chance to redeem himself.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 9 July 1916
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard V. Spencer, Thomas H. Ince
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The Deserter runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Deserter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Deserter on?
The Deserter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 July 1916. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Deserter?
If you liked The Deserter, try The Big Sky, The Tall Men, True Grit.
Who directed The Deserter?
The Deserter (1916) was directed by Walter Edwards and stars Charles Ray, Rita Stanwood, Wedgwood Nowell.