Canyon Raiders (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Canyon Raiders is a western film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 54 minutes. “Whip stalks wild horse plunderers to the gun-swept stronghold!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Whip Wilson only gets to crack his trademark weapon once in this economic Western filmed in toto at the Iverson Movie Ranch in Chatsworth, CA. A government agent, Wilson arrives in the near ghost town of Tunis, where his friend (Jim Bannon) is in trouble with a couple of horse thieves. The latter are also terrorizing a homesteader, Texas Milburn (Fuzzy Knight), and his wife, Ruth (Barbara Woodell), and when the female sheriff Alice Long (Phyllis Coates) interferes, she finds herself taken hostage.
Who’s in it. Canyon Raiders stars Whip Wilson as Whip Wilson, Fuzzy Knight as Texas Milburn, Jim Bannon as Jim Bannon and I. Stanford Jolley as Sam Wellman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canyon Raiders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canyon Raiders 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 Canyon Raiders (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Canyon Raiders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Canyon Raiders?
- Canyon Raiders stars Whip Wilson, Fuzzy Knight, Jim Bannon, I. Stanford Jolley and Phyllis Coates.
- When was Canyon Raiders released?
- Canyon Raiders was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.