Dead or Alive (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1944, Dead or Alive is a western film directed by Elmer Clifton, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. The Rangers are after Yackey and his gang. Posing as an outlaw, Dave arrives as Panhandle's prisoner and works his way into the gang. Tex arrives and joins Wright's committee. Tex plans a trap for the gang but things go awry when the gang catches Tex and the Committee catches Dave and both are about to be hung.
Who’s in it. Dead or Alive stars Tex Ritter as Tex Haines aka Idaho Kid, Dave O'Brien as Dave Wyatt, Guy Wilkerson as Panhandle Perkins and Marjorie Clements as Arline Arthur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dead or Alive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead or Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead or Alive 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 Dead or Alive (1944)?
- In US, Dead or Alive is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead or Alive worth watching?
- Dead or Alive holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead or Alive?
- Dead or Alive stars Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson, Marjorie Clements and Rebel Randall.
- When was Dead or Alive released?
- Dead or Alive was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.