Dangerous Venture (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film

Released in 1947, Dangerous Venture is a western film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 59 minutes. “HOPPY SEES RED! There's red-blooded action when Hoppy tangles with renegade redskins!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sue Morgan gets Hoppy and his friends to join their expedition looking for Indian artifacts. Expedition leader Atwood makes a deal with nearby cattle rustler Morgan to loot the Indian treasures instead and sell them. Hoppy is on to their plan and pretending to leave follows them. Not only is he outnumbered by Morgan's men, but California has himself about to be sacrificed in an Indian ritual.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Venture stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Andy Clyde as California Carlson, Rand Brooks as Lucky Jenkins and Fritz Leiber as Chief Xeoli, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Venture page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Venture 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 Dangerous Venture (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dangerous Venture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dangerous Venture?
- Dangerous Venture stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Fritz Leiber and Betty Alexander.
- When was Dangerous Venture released?
- Dangerous Venture was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.
