The Fighting Vigilantes (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1947, The Fighting Vigilantes is a western film directed by Ray Taylor, running about 61 minutes. “"LASH" LEADS VIGILANTE VENGEANCE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Taylor's men are robbing incoming supply wagons to enable Taylor to sell goods at inflated prices. The Vigilantes led by Frank Jackson are doing the same so the ranchers won't starve. Marshals Lash and Fuzzy arrive to try and find the real culprits.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Vigilantes stars Lash La Rue as Marshal Cheyenne Davis, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones, Jennifer Holt as Abby Jackson and George Chesebro as Price Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Fighting Vigilantes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Vigilantes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Vigilantes 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 Vigilantes (1947)?
- In US, The Fighting Vigilantes is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighting Vigilantes worth watching?
- The Fighting Vigilantes holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting Vigilantes?
- The Fighting Vigilantes stars Lash La Rue, Al St. John, Jennifer Holt, George Chesebro and Lee Morgan.
- When was The Fighting Vigilantes released?
- The Fighting Vigilantes was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.