Riding the Wind (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, Riding the Wind is a western film directed by Edward Killy, running about 60 minutes. “HE-MAN HURRICANE HITS THE BANDIT TRAIL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's the ranchers whose cattle are dying of thirst versus Henry Dodge whose dam holds all the water. When windmills are built and they start pumping water, Dodge has them blown up. When a court order forces him to release the water, he decides to blow up the dam and flood the valley.
Who’s in it. Riding the Wind stars Tim Holt as Clay Stewart, Ray Whitley as Smokey, Joan Barclay as Joan Westfall (as Mary Douglas) and Lee "Lasses" White as Whopper, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riding the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding the Wind 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 Riding the Wind (1942)?
- In US, Riding the Wind is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Riding the Wind?
- Riding the Wind stars Tim Holt, Ray Whitley, Joan Barclay, Lee "Lasses" White and Eddie Dew.
- When was Riding the Wind released?
- Riding the Wind was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.