Down Rio Grande Way (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, Down Rio Grande Way is a western film directed by William Berke, running about 57 minutes. “FIGHTING THE BATTLE TO ADD A BRIGHT NEW STAR...THE LONE STAR...TO "OLD GLORY"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Slightly more elaborate than most Charles Starrett westerns, Down Rio Grande Way is set in the mid-19th century, when the Republic of Texas was poised to join the Union. Starrett plays Texas Ranger Steve Martin, who is dispatched to a "renegade" Texas country that refuses to become part of the good old USA. He discovers that the crux of the problem is a local tax collector who, with the help of a crooked newspaper editor, is systematically robbing the citizens of their hard-earned cash, all the while fomenting anti-American sentiments.
Who’s in it. Down Rio Grande Way stars Charles Starrett as Steve Martin, Russell Hayden as 'Lucky' Haines, Britt Wood as Britt Haines and Rose Anne Stevens as Mary Ann Baldridge, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down Rio Grande Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down Rio Grande Way 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 Down Rio Grande Way (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Down Rio Grande Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Down Rio Grande Way?
- Down Rio Grande Way stars Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Britt Wood, Rose Anne Stevens and Norman Willis.
- When was Down Rio Grande Way released?
- Down Rio Grande Way was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.