The Desperado
"Sam Garrett was all bad...all killer...and always ready to prove it!"
Originally released in 1954. The Desperado is a western film. directed by Thomas Carr. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wayne Morris, Jimmy Lydon, and Beverly Garland
Synopsis
"Only a fool sticks his neck out for somebody else. Don't get in the habit of it." Outlaw gunslinger Sam Garrett offers that sage wisdom to fellow fugitive Tom Cameron, who's on the run from the "Bluebellies," Texas State Police officers who wield a brutal iron fist of enforcement in the early 1870s. But quick-draw, hard-bitten Garrett soon decides not to take his own advice after young Cameron heads home to surrender - and instead gets framed for a revenge murder by a jealous rival for the affections of his girl.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wayne Morris
as Sam Garrett
Jimmy Lydon
as Tom Cameron
Beverly Garland
as Laurie Bannerman
Rayford Barnes
as Ray Novak
Dabbs Greer
as U.S. Marshal Jim Langley
Lee Van Cleef
as Paul Clayton/Buck Clayton
Nestor Paiva
as Captain Jake Thornton
Roy Barcroft
as Martin Novak
John Dierkes
as Police Sergeant
Richard Shackleton
as Pat Garner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Silvermine Productions
- Allied Artists Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Desperado about?
"Only a fool sticks his neck out for somebody else. Don't get in the habit of it." Outlaw gunslinger Sam Garrett offers that sage wisdom to fellow fugitive Tom Cameron, who's on the run from the "B...
Who directed The Desperado?
The Desperado was directed by Thomas Carr.
How long is The Desperado?
The Desperado has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Desperado released?
The Desperado was released on June 20, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Desperado?
The main cast of The Desperado includes Wayne Morris, Jimmy Lydon, Beverly Garland, Rayford Barnes, Dabbs Greer.