Outlaws of the Rio Grande

Outlaws of the Rio Grande

Outlaws of the Rio Grande

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Outlaws of the Rio Grande

"TRAPPED BY HIS FOES AND FACING DEATH---HE BEAT THEM TO THE PUNCH!"

1941

1h 3m

9.0(1 votes)

Western

Overview

Bob Day has been captured by Marlow's gang. When Tim Barton and sidekick Monte come looking for him, Tim is also captured. Escaping, Tim has a plan that will have the outlaws fighting among themselves.

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10 featured cast members

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Tim McCoy

Tim McCoy

Tim Barton

Virginia Carpenter

Virginia Carpenter

Rita Alvarado

Charles King

Charles King

Trigger

Ralph Peters

Ralph Peters

Sidekick Monty

Karl Hackett

Karl Hackett

Marlow

Rex Lease

Rex Lease

Henchman Luke

Felipe Turich

Pancho

Frank Ellis

Frank Ellis

Henchman Brett

Kenne Duncan

Kenne Duncan

Bob Day

Thornton Edwards

Alvarado

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Directed by: Sam Newfield
Written by: George H. Plympton

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