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Desert Bandit (1941) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1941 · Film

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Released in 1941, Desert Bandit is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 56 minutes. “'Red's' Runnin' Wild! RAORING SIX-GUN ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF THE OLD WEST!...Ride to new thrills with Don "Red" Barry as he challenges a band of desert outlaws to a fight to the finish!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Bantam-weight western star Don "Red" Barry certainly deserved his designation as "The Cowboy Cagney" in Republic's Desert Bandit. Barry is cast as two-fisted Texas Ranger Bob Crandall, who after being dishonorably discharged heads to the Mexican border to start life anew. He falls in with a gang of gun runners, headed by corrupt lawman Largo (William Haade). It turns out, of course, that Crandall's "disgrace" was merely a ruse to allow him to work undercover in bringing Largo and his minions to justice.

Who’s in it. Desert Bandit stars Don Barry as Bob Crandall, Texas Ranger, Lynn Merrick as Sue Martin, William Haade as Largo and James Gillette as Tim Martin, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Bandit page.

If you liked it. Fans of Desert Bandit tend to enjoy Le Bon, la Brute et le Truand, Django Unchained, Il était une fois dans l'Ouest and …Et pour quelques dollars de plus.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Desert Bandit (1941)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desert Bandit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Desert Bandit?
Desert Bandit stars Don Barry, Lynn Merrick, William Haade, James Gillette and Dick Wessel.
When was Desert Bandit released?
Desert Bandit was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.