The Fighting Ranger

The Fighting Ranger

★ 9.0IMDb Score
Released:1948-08-15
Genre:Western
Duration:57 min
Director:Lambert Hillyer
Actors:Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Christine Larson, Marshall Reed, Eddie Parker
Production:Monogram Pictures

Overview:

A Texas Ranger and his partner gallop after a band of desperadoes.

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