The Savage Horde (1950)

John "Ringo" Baker shoots an Army Captain in New Mexico in self defense and his brother, Lieutenant Mike Baker is charged with bringing him in. Ringo is on his way to Utah to see Livvy ... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph Kane

Writers:

Kenneth Gamet (screenplay), Thames Williamson (story),

Stars:

Bill Elliott, Lorna Gray, Grant Withers

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Elliott	...	John Baker, aka Ringo (as William Elliott)
Lorna Gray	...	Livvy Weston (as Adrian Booth)
Grant Withers	...	Wade Proctor
Barbra Fuller	...	Louise Cole
Noah Beery Jr.	...	Glenn Larrabee (as Noah Beery)
Jim Davis	...	Lt. Mike Baker
Bob Steele	...	Dancer (Proctor's Hired Gunman)
Douglass Dumbrille	...	Col. Price
Will Wright	...	Judge Thomas Cole
Roy Barcroft	...	Fergus
Earle Hodgins	...	Buck Yallop
Stuart Hamblen	...	Stuart
Hal Taliaferro	...	Sgt. Gowdy
Lloyd Ingraham	...	Sam Jeffries
Marshall Reed	...	Henchman Polk

Storyline

John "Ringo" Baker shoots an Army Captain in New Mexico in self defense and his brother, Lieutenant Mike Baker is charged with bringing him in. Ringo is on his way to Utah to see Livvy Weston and has an encounter with the U.S. Cavalry patrol led by his brother, and wounds Mike in making his escape. He arrives in the town of Gunlock and befriends Glenn Larrabee, owner of a small ranch whose property, and that of the other ranchers, is coveted by Wade Proctor. Ringo becomes Glenn's partner and organizes the small ranchers to fight against Proctor, who sends a fast-draw, hired gunman, Dancer, gunning for Ringo, who also has his brother and the Army closing in on him.

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Plot Keywords:

range war

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Taglines:

GET "RINGO"......HE'S GUN-MAD! (original ad - all caps)

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 May 1950 (USA)

Also Known As:

Terror über Colorado

Filming Locations:

Red Rock Canyon State Park - Highway 14, Cantil, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Sheepskin Corn"
Written by Stuart Hamblen
Sung by Stuart Hamblen

User Reviews

Above average cattlemen vs squatters tale

Well above average western from Republic Studios. Elliott is 'Ringo', on the run and Davis is his brother, in charge of a cavalry command chasing him. Ringo stops to visit old girl friend, and becomes embroiled in a range war. Withers portrayal of a psychopathic mogul is convincing. Great supporting cast-Noah Beery Noah Jr. is the 'Kid' and Hamblin provides some enjoyable tunes along the way. Supposedly the title "Savage Horde" was a tribute, by director Kane, to actor Grant Withers, who appeared in "the Fighting Marines", a serial, containing a chapter titled "The Savage Horde." Unexpected climax can leave you wondering. A good western.