Bandit Ranger (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1942, Bandit Ranger is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 56 minutes. “IT'S A BAD DAY FOR BAD MEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rancher Clay Travers finds and brings in the body of ranger Frank Mattison, murdered on the road to Trail City, where he had been sent to deal with an outbreak of cattle rustling. Businessman Art Kenyon, who has hired gunman Ed Martin to impersonate Mattison to further his rustling schemes, quickly changes Martin's story and has Travers framed for the ranger's murder. Managing to escape, Travers must come up with proof to clear his name and bring the true killers to justice.
Who’s in it. Bandit Ranger stars Tim Holt as Clay Travers, Cliff Edwards as Ike, Joan Barclay as Sally Mattison and Kenneth Harlan as Mark Kenyon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Bandit Ranger has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Bandit Ranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandit Ranger 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 Bandit Ranger (1942)?
- In US, Bandit Ranger is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bandit Ranger worth watching?
- Bandit Ranger 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 Bandit Ranger?
- Bandit Ranger stars Tim Holt, Cliff Edwards, Joan Barclay, Kenneth Harlan and LeRoy Mason.
- When was Bandit Ranger released?
- Bandit Ranger was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.