Vigilante Terror (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1953, Vigilante Terror is a western film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 70 minutes. “BLAZING GUNS were their badges as they struck in the night!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vigilante Terror was one of the last of the "Wild Bill" Elliot westerns for Columbia. This time, Elliot comes to rescue an imperiled storekeeper. A band of masked vigilantes is laying waste to the countryside, and the storekeeper is blamed. Wild Bill saves the day by going undercover -- or under hood, as it were
Who’s in it. Vigilante Terror stars Bill Elliott as Tack Hamlin, Mary Ellen Kay as Lucy Taylor, I. Stanford Jolley as Matt Taylor and Robert Bray as Gene Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Vigilante Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vigilante Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vigilante Terror 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 Vigilante Terror (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vigilante Terror change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vigilante Terror worth watching?
- Vigilante Terror 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 Vigilante Terror?
- Vigilante Terror stars Bill Elliott, Mary Ellen Kay, I. Stanford Jolley, Robert Bray and Henry Rowland.
- When was Vigilante Terror released?
- Vigilante Terror was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.
