Three Godfathers (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1936, Three Godfathers is an action, drama and western film directed by Richard Boleslawski, running about 81 minutes. “On the brink of hell...a baby's smile came into the darkened souls of three bad men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a town called New Jerusalem, three bandits hold up a bank. After a gun battle with the townspeople, the three robbers retreat into the scorching Arizona desert. There, they happen upon an ill woman stranded with her child. As the mother dies, she begs the men to take care of her infant. The fugitives want to save the baby -- but to do so, they'll have to travel back to New Jerusalem, where they are wanted men.
Who’s in it. Three Godfathers stars Chester Morris as Robert 'Bob' Sangster, Lewis Stone as James 'Doc' Underwood, Walter Brennan as Samuel 'Gus' Barton and Irene Hervey as Molly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Three Godfathers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Godfathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Godfathers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Godfathers (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Godfathers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Godfathers worth watching?
- Three Godfathers holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Godfathers?
- Three Godfathers stars Chester Morris, Lewis Stone, Walter Brennan, Irene Hervey and Sidney Toler.
- When was Three Godfathers released?
- Three Godfathers was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.