A Tornado in the Saddle
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A Tornado in the Saddle

HARD-RIDIN', HARD-HITTIN' HOMBRES...FILLING THE SCREEN WITH THRILLS AND THE AIR WITH SONGS OF THE SADDLE!

3.5 / 10 1942 59mNR English
Western

Storyline

A Tornado in the Saddle starred Russell Hayden as the new sheriff of Crestview. Hot on the trail of a gang of claim jumpers led by Dalton and Slim, the novice lawman also has to deal with hotheaded wrangler turned deputy Bob Wilson, whom he is constantly forced to fight, but only after prudently removing his sheriff's star.

Cast & Crew

Russell Hayden

Russell Hayden

Lucky Crandall

Lead
Dub Taylor

Dub Taylor

Cannonball

AC

Alma Carroll

Madge Duncan

Bob Wills

Bob Wills

Bob Wilson

Tristram Coffin

Tristram Coffin

Hutch Dalton

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Steve Duncan

JB

Jack Baxley

Big Bill Bailey

TC

Tex Cooper

Poker Player (uncredited)

What People Are Saying

2.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. William Berke's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. A Tornado in the Saddle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker