The Fighting Gringo (1917): cast, story & where to watch

1917 · Film

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Released in 1917, The Fighting Gringo is an adventure and western film directed by Fred Kelsey, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Disturbed by the separation of his friends Mary Smith and Arthur Saxon, who really love each other, William "Red" Saunders resolves to reconcile the couple. Discovering that Belknap, a missionary with political aspirations, exercises a destructive hypnotic influence over Mary, Red schemes to eliminate Belknap.

Who’s in it. The Fighting Gringo stars Harry Carey as William 'Red' Saunders, Claire Du Brey as May Smith, George Webb as Arthur Saxon and Rex De Rosselli as Ramon Orinez, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Gringo page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Gringo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Fighting Gringo (1917)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fighting Gringo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Fighting Gringo?
The Fighting Gringo stars Harry Carey, Claire Du Brey, George Webb, Rex De Rosselli and T.D. Crittenden.
When was The Fighting Gringo released?
The Fighting Gringo was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.