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Saddle Tramp (1950): cast, story & where to watch

1950 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1950, Saddle Tramp is a western film directed by Hugo Fregonese, running about 76 minutes.

What it’s about. Carefree Chuck Connor is on his way west and stops off to see an old friend and his four lads. When his host is killed in a riding accident Chuck realises he must take care of the family. They hit the road and he takes a job on a ranch, but he has to keep the children hidden as his boss hates kids. There's also tension with the neighbouring ranch, and when a girl on the run from her nasty uncle joins the family unannounced Chuck wonders what he has done to deserve all this.

Who’s in it. Saddle Tramp stars Joel McCrea as Chuck Conner, Wanda Hendrix as Della, John Russell as Rocky and John McIntire as Jess Higgins, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Saddle Tramp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Saddle Tramp page.

If you liked it. Fans of Saddle Tramp 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 Saddle Tramp (1950)?
In US, Saddle Tramp is available to 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 Saddle Tramp worth watching?
Saddle Tramp holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Saddle Tramp?
Saddle Tramp stars Joel McCrea, Wanda Hendrix, John Russell, John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan.
When was Saddle Tramp released?
Saddle Tramp was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.