The Lonesome Trail (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1955, The Lonesome Trail is a western film directed by Richard Bartlett, running about 73 minutes. “A BULLET ECHOED EACH STEP HE TOOK ON A PATH OF TERROR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Back from the Indian wars, a cowboy wages a single-handed war against a land baron and his henchmen. After his shooting hand is disabled, he masters the bow and arrow to take on the gang one arrow at a time!
Who’s in it. The Lonesome Trail stars John Agar as Johnny Rush, Wayne Morris as Dandy Dayton, Margia Dean as Pat Wells and Edgar Buchanan as Dan Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Lonesome Trail has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lonesome Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lonesome Trail 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 Lonesome Trail (1955)?
- In US, The Lonesome Trail is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lonesome Trail worth watching?
- The Lonesome Trail holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lonesome Trail?
- The Lonesome Trail stars John Agar, Wayne Morris, Margia Dean, Edgar Buchanan and Adele Jergens.
- When was The Lonesome Trail released?
- The Lonesome Trail was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.