The Royal Mounted Rides Again (1945): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1945, The Royal Mounted Rides Again is an action and western film directed by Ray Taylor, running about 221 minutes. “THE MOUNTIES GET THEIR MAN...blasting the outlaws out of the Northwest!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In time-honored fashion, a couple of supporting players -- George Dolenz and Bill Kennedy -- found themselves elevated to starring roles in this minor Universal serial. They played Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers investigating the murder of a miner. The story, of course, was less important than speed and action, which directors Ray Taylor and Lewis D. Collins delivered in typical slap-dash Universal style. Starlet Daun Kennedy did not make much of an impression as the imperiled leading lady, and former star Robert Armstrong (of King Kong fame) was wasted in a subordinate role. Rondo Hatton, a non-actor whose grotesque appearance (caused by acromegaly, the so-called "Elephant Man" disease) was tastelessly exploited by Universal in the '40s, appeared as one of the outlaws.

Who’s in it. The Royal Mounted Rides Again stars Bill Kennedy as Corporal J. Wayne Decker, Daun Kennedy as June Bailey, George Dolenz as Constable 'Frenchy' Moselle and Milburn Stone as Brad Taggart, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Royal Mounted Rides Again has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal Mounted Rides Again page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Mounted Rides Again tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.