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Red Garters (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 1954, Red Garters is a western film directed by George Marshall, running about 91 minutes. “A rootin-tootin' funfest! Songs, dances, laughs and purty girls! Yippie-ti-yi-yo!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A spirited cast kicks up its heels in a lively musical spoof of cowboy films crammed with spur-jangling tunes by Jay Livingstone and Ray Evans and decked out with colorfully stylized, Oscar.-nominated sets. Rosemary Clooney heads up the high-kicking, red-gartered girls of the Red Dog Saloon. They can-can. but she won't-won't unless Jason (Jack Carson) asks her to get hitched. Guy Mitchell and Gene Barry are gun-totin' polecats who think they've got a feud to settle. And Frank Faylen and Buddy Ebsen are among the folks who hope the gunslingers get itchy fingered - so they can hold a town barbecue during the funeral!

Who’s in it. Red Garters stars Rosemary Clooney as Calaveras Kate, Jack Carson as Jason Carberry, Guy Mitchell as Reb Randall and Pat Crowley as Susana Martinez De La Cruz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Red Garters has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Garters page.

If you liked it. Fans of Red Garters 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 Red Garters (1954)?
In US, Red Garters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Red Garters worth watching?
Red Garters holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Red Garters?
Red Garters stars Rosemary Clooney, Jack Carson, Guy Mitchell, Pat Crowley and Gene Barry.
When was Red Garters released?
Red Garters was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.