Roll Wagons Roll (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1940, Roll Wagons Roll is an action, music and western film directed by Albert Herman, running about 56 minutes. “SMOKING SIX-GUNS BLAZE A BLOODY TRAIL TO OREGON!...Tex rides through renegade ambush and savage Indian massacres...to bring Army law to the untamed prairie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Army sends Tex Masters to find out who is supplying Indians with military guns.
Who’s in it. Roll Wagons Roll stars Tex Ritter as Tex Masters, Nelson McDowell as Rawhide (Lucky in credits), Muriel Evans as Ruth Benson and Nolan Willis as Henchman Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Roll Wagons Roll has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roll Wagons Roll page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roll Wagons Roll 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 Roll Wagons Roll (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roll Wagons Roll change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roll Wagons Roll worth watching?
- Roll Wagons Roll holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roll Wagons Roll?
- Roll Wagons Roll stars Tex Ritter, Nelson McDowell, Muriel Evans, Nolan Willis and Steve Clark.
- When was Roll Wagons Roll released?
- Roll Wagons Roll was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.