The Redhead and The Cowboy (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 1951, The Redhead and The Cowboy is an action and western film directed by Leslie Fenton, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Gil Kyle finds himself caught up in the politics and unrest of the American Civil War and soon gets himself framed for a murder. His only alibi is Candace Bronson, who is aiding the Confederate cause and has left the territory to deliver a vital message about a Yankee gold shipment. So he sets off in pursuit, running into desperados, government agents, and guerrilla fighters, who are more interested in profit than ideals. Written by Alfred Jingle
Who’s in it. The Redhead and The Cowboy stars Glenn Ford as Gil Kyle, Edmond O'Brien as Maj. Dunn Jeffers (Union intelligence officer), Rhonda Fleming as Candace Bronson and Alan Reed as Col. Lamartine (Confederate leader), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Redhead and The Cowboy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Redhead and The Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Redhead and The Cowboy 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 Redhead and The Cowboy (1951)?
- In US, The Redhead and The Cowboy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Redhead and The Cowboy worth watching?
- The Redhead and The Cowboy holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Redhead and The Cowboy?
- The Redhead and The Cowboy stars Glenn Ford, Edmond O'Brien, Rhonda Fleming, Alan Reed and Morris Ankrum.
- When was The Redhead and The Cowboy released?
- The Redhead and The Cowboy was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.
