Rider from Tucson (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1950, Rider from Tucson is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 60 minutes. “CLAIM-JUMPERS' GOLD FEVER GETS HOT LEAD TREATMENT! Tim's in the middle of a gold-mine shake-down...led by a gal who mixes brains and bullets to gain her deadly goal!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to make Tug Cardwell (William Phipps) sign over his rich gold claim to them, John Avery (Robert Shayne), Gypsy Avery (Veda Ann Borg) and Jackson (Marshall Reed) hire Bob Rankin (Douglas Fowley') to kidnap Tug's sweetheart Jane Whipple (Elaine Riley). Rankin hides Jane and then demands half the mine from the other crooks. Dave Saunders (Tim Holt) and Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin), friends of Tug's, find Jane and taker her to safety. The conspirators then shoot Rankin, capture Tug and force him to take them to his claim. Dave and Chito are close behind.
Who’s in it. Rider from Tucson stars Tim Holt as Dave Saunders, Elaine Riley as Jane Whipple, Douglas Fowley as Bob Rankin and Veda Ann Borg as Gypsy Avery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rider from Tucson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rider from Tucson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rider from Tucson 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 Rider from Tucson (1950)?
- In US, Rider from Tucson is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rider from Tucson worth watching?
- Rider from Tucson holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rider from Tucson?
- Rider from Tucson stars Tim Holt, Elaine Riley, Douglas Fowley, Veda Ann Borg and Robert Shayne.
- When was Rider from Tucson released?
- Rider from Tucson was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.
