The Plunderers (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1948, The Plunderers is a western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 87 minutes. “Attack! Attack! ATTACK!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hero Rod Cameron kills Sheriff Sam Borden at point-blank range and in front of several witnesses in the opening of this Republic Pictures Western, released in the company's patented Trucolor system. The "killing," however, is merely a ruse set up to allow army agent Johnny Drum to infiltrate a gang of highway robbers.
Who’s in it. The Plunderers stars Rod Cameron as John Drum, Ilona Massey as Lin Connor, Lorna Gray as Julie Ann McCabe (as Adrian Booth) and Forrest Tucker as Whit Lacey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Plunderers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plunderers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plunderers 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 The Plunderers (1948)?
- In US, The Plunderers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Plunderers worth watching?
- The Plunderers holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plunderers?
- The Plunderers stars Rod Cameron, Ilona Massey, Lorna Gray, Forrest Tucker and George Cleveland.
- When was The Plunderers released?
- The Plunderers was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.