Ghost Patrol (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1936, Ghost Patrol is a crime, romance, science fiction and western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A Professor has an invention that will bring down planes causing them to crash and Dawson is forcing him to use it on those carrying money. When Tim arrives to investigate he is mistaken for a noted outlaw. So he assumes that identity to force Dawson to make him a partner. But just as a plane bringing Tim help is arriving, his true identity is revealed and while he is a prisoner, Dawson forces the Professor to start his machine.
Who’s in it. Ghost Patrol stars Tim McCoy as Tim Caverly, Claudia Dell as Natalie Brent, Walter Miller as Dawson and Wheeler Oakman as Kincaid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Ghost Patrol has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Patrol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Patrol tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Patrol (1936)?
- In US, Ghost Patrol is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghost Patrol worth watching?
- Ghost Patrol holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, romance, science fiction and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Patrol?
- Ghost Patrol stars Tim McCoy, Claudia Dell, Walter Miller, Wheeler Oakman and James P. Burtis.
- When was Ghost Patrol released?
- Ghost Patrol was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.