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Headin' for the Rio Grande (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film

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Released in 1936, Headin' for the Rio Grande is a western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Western - Singing cowboy Tex Saunders (Tex Ritter) finds himself in a heap of trouble when he agrees to investigate local gangsters at the behest of a lovely lady (Eleanor Stewart). As payment for his pains, he's framed by a saloon owner (Warner Richmond) for killing bad guy Red Dugan (James Mason) and forced to sweat it out in jail. Will his faithful sidekick, Chilo (Syd Saylor), show up to save his skin … or will Tex have a date with the gallows? - Tex Ritter, Warner Richmond, Eleanor Stewart

Who’s in it. Headin' for the Rio Grande stars Tex Ritter as Tex Saunders, Eleanor Stewart as Laura Hart, Syd Saylor as Chili (Tex's sidekick) and Warner Richmond as Ike Travis, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Headin' for the Rio Grande page.

If you liked it. Fans of Headin' for the Rio Grande 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 Headin' for the Rio Grande (1936)?
In US, Headin' for the Rio Grande is available to stream on IndieFlix, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Headin' for the Rio Grande?
Headin' for the Rio Grande stars Tex Ritter, Eleanor Stewart, Syd Saylor, Warner Richmond and Charles King.
When was Headin' for the Rio Grande released?
Headin' for the Rio Grande was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.