The Fighting Westerner (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, The Fighting Westerner is a mystery and western film directed by Charles Barton, running about 63 minutes. “Lone protector of a terror-stricken family marked for death by an unseen, unknown peril...the mysterious Black Rider!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mining engineer teams up with a crusty deputy sheriff to solve the mystery killings at an old mine where the owner's family waits for him to die, and where a valuable radium strike may have been made.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Westerner stars Randolph Scott as Larry Sutton, Charles 'Chic' Sale as Tex Murdock, Mrs. Leslie Carter as Mrs. Borg and George F. Marion as Jim Ballard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Fighting Westerner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Westerner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Westerner tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting Westerner (1935)?
- In US, The Fighting Westerner is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighting Westerner worth watching?
- The Fighting Westerner holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting Westerner?
- The Fighting Westerner stars Randolph Scott, Charles 'Chic' Sale, Mrs. Leslie Carter, George F. Marion and Ann Sheridan.
- When was The Fighting Westerner released?
- The Fighting Westerner was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.