The Golden Stallion (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1949, The Golden Stallion is an action, music and western film directed by William Witney, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Diamonds are being smuggled across the border from Mexico in a specially made shoe of a palomino mare. One of the smugglers is killed when the mare runs off. The sheriff blames Trigger for the death. To keep his horse from being destroyed, Roy confesses and goes to jail. The smugglers buy Trigger and put him to work smuggling diamonds. The mare, who had earlier heard a trist with Trigger, foals Trigger, Jr. who Roy, finally out of jail, uses to help capture the smugglers.
Who’s in it. The Golden Stallion stars Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, Trigger as Trigger - Roy's Horse, Dale Evans as Stormy Billings and Estelita Rodriguez as Pepé Valdez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Golden Stallion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Stallion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Stallion 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 The Golden Stallion (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Stallion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Stallion worth watching?
- The Golden Stallion holds an audience score of 5.5 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 The Golden Stallion?
- The Golden Stallion stars Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Estelita Rodriguez and Pat Brady.
- When was The Golden Stallion released?
- The Golden Stallion was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.