The Desperadoes (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1943, The Desperadoes is a comedy, romance and western film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 87 minutes. “Red-Blooded Action” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Popular mailcoach driver Uncle Willie is in fact in league with the town's crooked banker. They plan to have the bank robbed after emptying it, and when Willie's choice for this doesn't show in time, he gets some local boys to do it. When his man does turn up he decides to stick around, as he is pals with the sheriff and also takes a shine to Willie's daughter Allison. This gives the bad men several new problems.
Who’s in it. The Desperadoes stars Randolph Scott as Sheriff Steve Upton, Claire Trevor as Countess Maletta, Glenn Ford as Cheyenne Rogers and Evelyn Keyes as Allison McLeod, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Desperadoes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo 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 Desperadoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Desperadoes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Desperadoes (1943)?
- In US, The Desperadoes is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, 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 Desperadoes worth watching?
- The Desperadoes holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Desperadoes?
- The Desperadoes stars Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes and Edgar Buchanan.
- When was The Desperadoes released?
- The Desperadoes was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.