The Plunderers

The Plunderers

87 mins | Western | Oct. 30, 1948

Hero Rod Cameron kills Sheriff Sam Borden (George Cleveland) at point-blank range and in front of several witnesses in the opening of this Republic Pictures Western, released in the company's patented Trucolor system. The "killing," however, is merely a ruse set up to allow army agent Johnny Drum (Cameron) to infiltrate a gang of highway robbers. The gang is led by Whit Lacey (Forrest Tucker), and although Johnny is determined to bring Whit and his men to justice, he cannot help befriending the charming rascal. It all comes to a head when the Sioux attack the local fort and both Johnny and Whit prove that they at least have something in common -- bravery and loyalty. Ilona Massey, as Cameron's love interest, performs "Walking Down Broadway," by William H. Lingard and Charles E. Pratt, and "I'll Sing a Love Song," with lyrics by Jack Elliott and Aaron Gonzales.

The Plunderers

87 mins | Western | Oct. 30, 1948

The Plunderers
Hero Rod Cameron kills Sheriff Sam Borden (George Cleveland) at point-blank range and in front of several witnesses in the opening of this Republic Pictures Western, released in the company's patented Trucolor system. The "killing," however, is merely a ruse set up to allow army agent Johnny Drum (Cameron) to infiltrate a gang of highway robbers. The gang is led by Whit Lacey (Forrest Tucker), and although Johnny is determined to bring Whit and his men to justice, he cannot help befriending the charming rascal. It all comes to a head when the Sioux attack the local fort and both Johnny and Whit prove that they at least have something in common -- bravery and loyalty. Ilona Massey, as Cameron's love interest, performs "Walking Down Broadway," by William H. Lingard and Charles E. Pratt, and "I'll Sing a Love Song," with lyrics by Jack Elliott and Aaron Gonzales.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers Republic Pictures
Original title The Plunderers
Directors Joseph Kane
Writers Gerald Geraghty, Gerald Drayson Adams, James Edward Grant

Cast

Rod Cameron

as John Drum

Ilona Massey

as Lin Connor

Lorna Gray

as Julie Ann McCabe (as Adrian Booth)

Forrest Tucker

as Whit Lacey

George Cleveland

as Sheriff Sam Borden

Grant Withers

as Deputy Tap Lawrence

Taylor Holmes

as Eben Martin

Paul Fix

as Calico

Francis Ford

as Barnaby

James Flavin

as Sergeant Major

Russell Hicks

as Cavalry Colonel

Maude Eburne

as Old Dame at Wedding

Mary Ruth Wade

as Pioneer Girl

Louis Faust

as Fort Sentry (as Louis R. Faust)

Clayton Moore

as Wounded Night Rider (uncredited)