The Bounty Hunter (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1954, The Bounty Hunter is an action, comedy, romance and western film directed by André de Toth, running about 79 minutes. “When the law put up the money The Bounty Hunter put on his guns!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A year after a violent train robbery the Pinkerton detective agency hires a bounty hunter to find the three remaining killers. He tracks them to Twin Forks but has no clue to their identity. Tensions surface as just his presence in town acts as a catalyst.
Who’s in it. The Bounty Hunter stars Randolph Scott as Jim Kipp / James Collins, Dolores Dorn as Julie Spencer, Marie Windsor as Alice Williams and Howard Petrie as Sheriff Brand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bounty Hunter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bounty Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bounty Hunter 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 Bounty Hunter (1954)?
- In US, The Bounty Hunter is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bounty Hunter worth watching?
- The Bounty Hunter holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bounty Hunter?
- The Bounty Hunter stars Randolph Scott, Dolores Dorn, Marie Windsor, Howard Petrie and Harry Antrim.
- When was The Bounty Hunter released?
- The Bounty Hunter was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.