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Prairie Badmen (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film

Prairie Badmen poster

Released in 1946, Prairie Badmen is a western film directed by Sam Newfield. “Buster Crabbe (King Of The Wild West) Unravels The Secret Of Medicine Sow Of The Mesa!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Medicine show proprietor Doc Lattimer has in his possession a map showing the location of a cache of stolen gold. His son Don favors keeping the gold rather than returning it to the express company to which it rightfully belongs, and steals the map, only to find himself menaced by outlaw leader Cal and his gang.

Who’s in it. Prairie Badmen stars Buster Crabbe as Billy Carson, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones, Patricia Knox as Linda Lattimer and Charles King as Cal, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prairie Badmen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Prairie Badmen 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 Prairie Badmen (1946)?
In US, Prairie Badmen is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Prairie Badmen?
Prairie Badmen stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Patricia Knox, Charles King and Ed Cassidy.
When was Prairie Badmen released?
Prairie Badmen was released in 1946.