Overland Trails (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Overland Trails is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 58 minutes. “GOLDTOWN GUNFIGHTERS! Battling the outlaw curse that haunted the west's richest gold mines!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Mack Brown stars in this above-average B-Western from Monogram, penned under the pseudonym of Jess Bowers by veteran genre specialist Adele Buffington. Mack Brown plays Johnny Murdoch, a drifter arriving in Gold Flats in search of his prospector father. From old-timer Dusty Hanover (Raymond Hatton), Johnny learns that Old Man Murdoch was murdered for his claim by Rex Hillman (Holly Bane), a hireling of Carter Morgan (Bill Kennedy).
Who’s in it. Overland Trails stars Johnny Mack Brown as Johnny Murdock, Raymond Hatton as Dusty Hanover, Virginia Belmont as Marcia Brandon and Bill Kennedy as Carter Morgan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Overland Trails page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overland Trails tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overland Trails (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Overland Trails change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Overland Trails?
- Overland Trails stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Virginia Belmont, Bill Kennedy and Virginia Carroll.
- When was Overland Trails released?
- Overland Trails was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.