The Showdown (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, The Showdown is a western film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 65 minutes. “HOPPY'S ON THE LOOSE...bucking a game with the deck stacked against him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. European bad guy Baron Bendor leads some local townsmen in a plot to obtain horses through theft. Hoppy and his sidekicks Lucky and Speedy must find and expose the horse thieves.
Who’s in it. The Showdown stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Russell Hayden as Lucky Jenkins, Britt Wood as Speedy McGinnis and Morris Ankrum as Baron Rendor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Showdown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Showdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Showdown 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 Showdown (1940)?
- In GB, The Showdown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Showdown worth watching?
- The Showdown holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Showdown?
- The Showdown stars William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Britt Wood, Morris Ankrum and Jan Clayton.
- When was The Showdown released?
- The Showdown was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.