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Pack Train (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 5

Pack Train poster

Released in 1953, Pack Train is a western film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 57 minutes. “Hear Gene Sing: God's Little Candles - Wagon Train - Hominy Grits” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Gene Autry is assigned to safely transport supplies to a band of settlers. The villains, headed by Ross McLain (Kenne Duncan), intend to bushwhack Autry, grab the supplies, and sell them at high prices to a local mining camp.

Who’s in it. Pack Train stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Gail Davis as Jennifer Coleman, Kenne Duncan as Ross McLain and Sheila Ryan as Lola Riker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pack Train has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pack Train page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pack Train 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 Pack Train (1953)?
In US, Pack Train is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pack Train worth watching?
Pack Train 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 Pack Train?
Pack Train stars Gene Autry, Gail Davis, Kenne Duncan, Sheila Ryan and Tom London.
When was Pack Train released?
Pack Train was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.