The California Trail (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1933, The California Trail is an action, crime, adventure and western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 67 minutes. “Loved... Hated... Feared... And A Price On His Head!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Santa Fe Stuart, leading a relief train bringing food to the peasants, gets caught up in the Commandante and his brother the Mayor's effort to starve out the peasants. Thrown in jail and about to be hung, he escapes and joins the peasants in their fight against the brothers and their troops...
Who’s in it. The California Trail stars Buck Jones as Santa Fe Stewart, Helen Mack as Dolores Ramirez, George Humbert as Alberto and Luis Alberni as Commandant Emilio Quierra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The California Trail has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The California Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The California Trail 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 California Trail (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The California Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The California Trail worth watching?
- The California Trail holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, adventure and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The California Trail?
- The California Trail stars Buck Jones, Helen Mack, George Humbert, Luis Alberni and Charles Stevens.
- When was The California Trail released?
- The California Trail was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.