Trial by Trigger (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1944, Trial by Trigger is a western film directed by William C. McGann, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. California logger Bill Cardigan must save his stand of redwoods from being bought by unscrupulous Dan Fallon, a logging company owner from Michigan.
Who’s in it. Trial by Trigger stars Robert Shayne as Bill Cardigan, Cheryl Walker as Lee Roberts, Warner Anderson as Dan Fallon and Ralph Dunn as MacIntosh 'Mac', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Trial by Trigger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trial by Trigger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trial by Trigger 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 Trial by Trigger (1944)?
- In US, Trial by Trigger is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trial by Trigger worth watching?
- Trial by Trigger holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trial by Trigger?
- Trial by Trigger stars Robert Shayne, Cheryl Walker, Warner Anderson, Ralph Dunn and Henry Sharp.
- When was Trial by Trigger released?
- Trial by Trigger was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.