The Plunderers (1948)

Western

Hero Rod Cameron kills Sheriff Sam Borden (George Cleveland) at point-blank range and in front of several witnesses in the opening of this Republic Pictures Western, released in the company's patented Trucolor system. The "killing," however, is merely a ruse set up to allow army agent Johnny Drum (Cameron) to infiltrate a gang of highway robbers. The gang is led by Whit Lacey (Forrest Tucker), and although Johnny is determined to bring Whit and his men to justice, he cannot help befriending the charming rascal. It all comes to a head when the Sioux attack the local fort and both Johnny and Whit prove that they at least have something in common -- bravery and loyalty. Ilona Massey, as Cameron's love interest, performs "Walking Down Broadway," by William H. Lingard and Charles E. Pratt, and "I'll Sing a Love Song," with lyrics by Jack Elliott and Aaron Gonzales.

Updated May 28 2020

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1948-10-30

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outlaw native american

FACTS

Runtime: 87 mins Rating: 5.0 Tag Line: Attack! Attack! ATTACK!

Cast

Maude Eburne

Old Dame at Wedding

James Flavin

Sergeant Major

Paul Fix

Calico

Taylor Holmes

Eben Martin

Russell Hicks

Cavalry Colonel

Ilona Massey

Lin Connor

Grant Withers

Deputy Tap Lawrence

Francis Ford

Barnaby