Flame of the West (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1945, Flame of the West is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 71 minutes. “LAW COMES TO THE FLAMING FRONTIER!...where gun-law is the only LAW!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Flame of the West has always attracted more attention than most of Johnny Mack Brown's Monogram westerns, if for no other reason than the offbeat casting of Douglass Dumbrille. Usually seen in villainous roles, Dumbrille herein offers a sincere, effective performance as a scrupulously honest US marshal named Nightlander. When he takes on a gang of crooked gamblers, Nightlander is shot down in cold blood, compelling frontier doctor John Poole (Johnny Mack Brown) to put his Hippocratic oath on the back burner and strap on the shootin' irons.
Who’s in it. Flame of the West stars Johnny Mack Brown as Dr. John Poore, Raymond Hatton as Add Youman, Joan Woodbury as Poppy Rand and Douglass Dumbrille as Marshal Tom Nightlander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Flame of the West has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flame of the West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flame of the West tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flame of the West (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flame of the West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flame of the West worth watching?
- Flame of the West holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flame of the West?
- Flame of the West stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Joan Woodbury, Douglass Dumbrille and Lynne Carver.
- When was Flame of the West released?
- Flame of the West was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.