Forty Thieves (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1944, Forty Thieves is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 60 minutes. “THE ODDS AGAINST HIM WERE FORTY TO ONE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When he runs for sheriff, Hoppy is beaten by Jerry Doyle, the gutless wonder voted for by every crook in town. When Hoppy moves to have the new sheriff impeached, outlaw leader Tad Hammond hires forty gunslingers to stop him. Stop Hoppy? Hah!
Who’s in it. Forty Thieves stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Andy Clyde as California Carlson, Jimmy Rogers as Jimmy Rogers and Douglass Dumbrille as Tad Hammond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Forty Thieves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forty Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forty Thieves 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 Forty Thieves (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forty Thieves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forty Thieves worth watching?
- Forty Thieves holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forty Thieves?
- Forty Thieves stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jimmy Rogers, Douglass Dumbrille and Louise Currie.
- When was Forty Thieves released?
- Forty Thieves was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.