The Fighting Renegade (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1939, The Fighting Renegade is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 58 minutes. “A LIGHTNING FAST ACTION DRAMA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. El Puma, a Mexican desert guide, escorts an archaeological expedition headed by Professor Lucius Lloyd through the Indian badlands of Mexico. Marian, the professor's niece accompanies the party as only she can translate the Aztec writings in the diary of her father, murdered on a similar expedition six years previous. The professor is murdered by a knife, and the weapon is recognized as the property of El Puma. Magpie, a Federal Investigator, knows that El Puma is really "Lightnin' Bill' Carson, a former federal agent who has been missing since Marian's father was slain. The reluctant Magpie believes that his old pal is guilty. Carson sets out to prove otherwise.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Renegade stars Tim McCoy as Bill Carson posing as El Puma, Joyce Bryant as Marian Willis, Ben Corbett as Magpie and Ted Adams as Link Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Fighting Renegade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Renegade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Renegade 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 The Fighting Renegade (1939)?
- In US, The Fighting Renegade is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighting Renegade worth watching?
- The Fighting Renegade holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting Renegade?
- The Fighting Renegade stars Tim McCoy, Joyce Bryant, Ben Corbett, Ted Adams and Budd Buster.
- When was The Fighting Renegade released?
- The Fighting Renegade was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.