Slaughter Trail (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1951, Slaughter Trail is a western film directed by Irving Allen, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Three outlaws rob the stage and then flee. When their horses give out they murder some Indians to get fresh ones. But this puts the Indians on the war path and they have to take refuge in an Army fort to avoid them. The Indians then arrive offering peace if the three men are turned over to them. The fort's commanding Officer wants peace but the rules say the men must be tried in a white man's court leaving the Indians no choice but to attack.
Who’s in it. Slaughter Trail stars Brian Donlevy as Capt. Dempster, Gig Young as Ike Vaughn aka Murray, Virginia Grey as Lorabelle Larkin and Andy Devine as Sgt. Macintosh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Slaughter Trail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slaughter Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slaughter Trail 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 Slaughter Trail (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slaughter Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slaughter Trail worth watching?
- Slaughter Trail holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slaughter Trail?
- Slaughter Trail stars Brian Donlevy, Gig Young, Virginia Grey, Andy Devine and Robert Hutton.
- When was Slaughter Trail released?
- Slaughter Trail was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.