The Fighting Redhead (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1949, The Fighting Redhead is a western film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 54 minutes. “Outlaws Or Settlers... WHO'LL RULE THE WEST?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Red Ryder gets a telegram from his old friend Dan O'Connor asking for help in his fight against Faro Savage and his gang of rustlers. A gun dropped by Faro during a rustling raid makes Red and Sheila O'Connor, Dan's daughter, think they have ample proof against Faro but they are stymied by the law. Buckskin Blodgett and the Duchess, Red's aunt, find the body of O'Connor who was killed when Faro's men sent the sheriff out on a ruse. Sheila, discovered while rifling Faros office for evidence, escapes but not before she is recognized. Faro kills one of his own henchmen and then frames Sheila for the murder. Red and Little Beaver set out to clear Sheila and to try to find evidence against Faro and his gang. Written by Les Adams
Who’s in it. The Fighting Redhead stars Jim Bannon as Red Ryder, Don Reynolds as Little Beaver (as Don Kay Reynolds), Marin Sais as Duchess and Peggy Stewart as Sheila O'Connor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Fighting Redhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Redhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Redhead 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 The Fighting Redhead (1949)?
- In US, The Fighting Redhead is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighting Redhead worth watching?
- The Fighting Redhead holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting Redhead?
- The Fighting Redhead stars Jim Bannon, Don Reynolds, Marin Sais, Peggy Stewart and Emmett Lynn.
- When was The Fighting Redhead released?
- The Fighting Redhead was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.