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Return of the Lash (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 1947, Return of the Lash is a western film directed by Ray Taylor, running about 55 minutes. “FEUD-MENACED PLAINS ECHOING TO ONE CRY...'The Lash Must Return!'” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Six wanted outlaws are rounded up and captured by the Cheyenne Kid. Collecting the reward money, Cheyenne instructs his sidekick Fuzzy Q. Jones to give the money to a group of financially strapped ranchers. Alas, Fuzzy falls off his horse, loses his memory, and forgets what became of the money.

Who’s in it. Return of the Lash stars Lash LaRue as Cheyenne Davis, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones, Mary Maynard as Kay Grant and Buster Slaven as Tom Grant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Return of the Lash has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Starz Amazon Channel and Starz. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return of the Lash page.

If you liked it. Fans of Return of the Lash 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 Return of the Lash (1947)?
In US, Return of the Lash is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Starz Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Return of the Lash worth watching?
Return of the Lash holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Return of the Lash?
Return of the Lash stars Lash LaRue, Al St. John, Mary Maynard, Buster Slaven and George Chesebro.
When was Return of the Lash released?
Return of the Lash was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.