The Man from the Rio Grande (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, The Man from the Rio Grande is a western film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 55 minutes. “He's a straight-shootin, hard-riding man from the Rio Grande, battling his way to bring justice to the lawless West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The suspicious death of Henry King during a hunting trip with his brother John leaves the inheritance of the rich Santa Rita Ranch to be shared with John, Henry's daughter Doris and a young girl from New York, Twinkle Watts. King says that a son, Henry King Jr., who left home as a young boy was killed in a Texas gunfight. - Written by Les Adams
Who’s in it. The Man from the Rio Grande stars Don 'Red' Barry as Lee Grant, Wally Vernon as Jimpson Simpson, Twinkle Watts as Twinkle Watts and Harry Cording as John King, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from the Rio Grande page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from the Rio Grande 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 The Man from the Rio Grande (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from the Rio Grande change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Man from the Rio Grande?
- The Man from the Rio Grande stars Don 'Red' Barry, Wally Vernon, Twinkle Watts, Harry Cording and Nancy Gay.
- When was The Man from the Rio Grande released?
- The Man from the Rio Grande was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.