The Mysterious Desperado (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1949, The Mysterious Desperado is an action, adventure, romance and western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 61 minutes. “AMBUSH BY DAY...MURDER BY NIGHT...In Old California!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cowboy is accused of his father's murder.
Who’s in it. The Mysterious Desperado stars Tim Holt as Tim Holt, Richard Martin as Chito Rafferty, Edward Norris as Ramon Bustamante and Movita as Luisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Mysterious Desperado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mysterious Desperado page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mysterious Desperado tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mysterious Desperado (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mysterious Desperado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mysterious Desperado worth watching?
- The Mysterious Desperado holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Desperado?
- The Mysterious Desperado stars Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Edward Norris, Movita and Frank Wilcox.
- When was The Mysterious Desperado released?
- The Mysterious Desperado was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.