Wanted: Dead or Alive (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Wanted: Dead or Alive is an action and western film directed by Thomas Carr, running about 58 minutes. “Twin-gun Marshal drills home justice! to the whole brutal bunch!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Taggart and his men are breaking wanted outlaws out of jail and then killing them for the reward money. Marshal's Whip, Jim, and Texas have a plan to trap the gang. Whip poses as a wanted outlaw while Jim joins Taggart's gang and helps break him out. But there is trouble when gang member Mike, wanting a bigger cut, double-crosses everyone.
Who’s in it. Wanted: Dead or Alive stars Whip Wilson as Marshal Whip Wilson - Posing as Alan Mason, Fuzzy Knight as Texas - U. S. Marshal, Jim Bannon as U. S. Marshal Jim Bannon and Christine McIntyre as 'Spangles' Calhoun, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wanted: Dead or Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wanted: Dead or Alive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wanted: Dead or Alive (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wanted: Dead or Alive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wanted: Dead or Alive?
- Wanted: Dead or Alive stars Whip Wilson, Fuzzy Knight, Jim Bannon, Christine McIntyre and Leonard Penn.
- When was Wanted: Dead or Alive released?
- Wanted: Dead or Alive was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.