Wild Horse Mesa (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1947, Wild Horse Mesa is a western film directed by Wallace Grissell, running about 61 minutes. “A man who wouldn't stay licked... A horse that couldn't be tamed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dave and Chito are working for Melburn who is looking for wild horses. Olmstead has his men looking for then also. When Dave finds them first, Olmstead buys them from Melburn and then kills him. A clue leads Dave to Olmstead's where he breaks in and finds the murder weapon. When he takes his evidence to the Marshal he learns Olmstead has been murdered and he is the one under arrest.
Who’s in it. Wild Horse Mesa stars Tim Holt as Dave Jordan, Nan Leslie as Sue Melhern, Tom Keene as Hod Slack and Jason Robards Sr. as Hod Slack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wild Horse Mesa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Horse Mesa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Horse Mesa 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 Wild Horse Mesa (1947)?
- In US, Wild Horse Mesa is available to stream on fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Horse Mesa worth watching?
- Wild Horse Mesa holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Horse Mesa?
- Wild Horse Mesa stars Tim Holt, Nan Leslie, Tom Keene, Jason Robards Sr. and Richard Martin.
- When was Wild Horse Mesa released?
- Wild Horse Mesa was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.
