The Gay Cavalier (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film

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Released in 1946, The Gay Cavalier is a romance and western film directed by William Nigh, running about 64 minutes. “CISCO SAYS: "when a woman loves, she don' make much sance...until you kees her!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Cisco Kid (Gilbert Roland) sets out on a double mission of rescuing a girl from forsaking her true love by marrying a supposedly wealthy suitor to save the old family hacienda, and he is also after the outlaws that robbed a stage carrying gold for the Mission. His task is made easier once he learns that the "wealthy" suitor (Tristram Coffin) is also the man behind the gold robbers.

Who’s in it. The Gay Cavalier stars Gilbert Roland as The Cisco Kid, Martín Garralaga as Don Felipe Geralda, Nacho Galindo as Baby and Ramsay Ames as Pepita Geralda, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gay Cavalier page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Gay Cavalier tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Gay Cavalier (1946)?
In US, The Gay Cavalier is available to stream on Philo and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in The Gay Cavalier?
The Gay Cavalier stars Gilbert Roland, Martín Garralaga, Nacho Galindo, Ramsay Ames and Helen Gerald.
When was The Gay Cavalier released?
The Gay Cavalier was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.