The Desperadoes (1943)
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In this Western drama, Steve Upton (Randolph Scott) is the sheriff of a Utah community in 1860. Upton's best friend, Cheyenne Rogers (Glenn Ford), was once an outlaw, but under Steve's guidance, he's gone straight and tries to earn an honest living. However, while Cheyenne is in town to… More In this Western drama, Steve Upton (Randolph Scott) is the sheriff of a Utah community in 1860. Upton's best friend, Cheyenne Rogers (Glenn Ford), was once an outlaw, but under Steve's guidance, he's gone straight and tries to earn an honest living. However, while Cheyenne is in town to pay Upton a visit, the local bank is robbed and Cheyenne is the prime suspect. Through Cheyenne is quickly convicted, Upton is convinced his friend is innocent, and the sheriff helps the former outlaw break out of jail; together, they hit the trail trying to find the real culprits and clean up the town. The Desperadoes had the distinction of being the first Technicolor feature released by Columbia Pictures. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Charles Vidor
- Written By
- Robert Carson
- Genres
- Western, Action & Adventure, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- May 25, 1943 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The film is noteworthy because it was Columbia's first in Technicolor.
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Cast
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Randolph Scott
as Steve Upton
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Glenn Ford
as Cheyenne Rogers
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Claire Trevor
as Countess Maletta
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Evelyn Keyes
as Allison MacLeod
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Edgar Buchanan
as Willie MacLeod
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Raymond Walburn
as Judge Camer-on
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Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Nitro Rankin
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Porter Hall
as Stanley Clanton
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Joan Woodbury
as Sundown
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Bernard Nedell
as Jack Lester
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Irving Bacon
as Dan Walters
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Glenn Strange
as Lem
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Ethan Laidlaw
as Cass
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Edward Pawley
as Blackie
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Chester Clute
as Rollo
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Charles "Slim" Whitaker
as Tolliver
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Francis Ford
as Hank
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Charles King
as Outlaw
