13 Lead Soldiers (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, 13 Lead Soldiers is a crime and mystery film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond is called in to solve the murder of a man from whom two lead soldiers were stolen. Drummond learns that the two soldiers were part of a set of thirteen which formed the key to a hidden vault of treasure. Following some clever sleuthing and set-up on Drummond's part, the guilty man is trapped in the vault,which is hidden behind the fireplace.
Who’s in it. 13 Lead Soldiers stars Tom Conway as Capt. Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond, John Newland as Algernon 'Algy' Longworth, Maria Palmer as Estelle Prager, alias Estelle Gorday and Helen Westcott as Cynthia Stedman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 13 Lead Soldiers 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 13 Lead Soldiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of 13 Lead Soldiers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 13 Lead Soldiers (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 13 Lead Soldiers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 13 Lead Soldiers worth watching?
- 13 Lead Soldiers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 13 Lead Soldiers?
- 13 Lead Soldiers stars Tom Conway, John Newland, Maria Palmer, Helen Westcott and William Stelling.