The Frontiersmen (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, The Frontiersmen is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 74 minutes. “Hard-Riding Heroes of the West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The local school is causing Hoppy problems. First Bar 20 cattle are stolen when Hoppy investigates a problem there. Then the new teacher arrives and disrupts the routine of the Bar 20 hands. Later with the Bar 20 hands at graduation, the rustlers are poised to strike again. But there is dissension among them and this will lead to the break that Hoppy needs.
Who’s in it. The Frontiersmen stars Niels Destadsbader as Niels Destadsbader, William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Natalia Druyts as Natalia Druyts and George 'Gabby' Hayes as Windy Halliday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Frontiersmen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Frontiersmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Frontiersmen 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 Frontiersmen (1938)?
- In US, The Frontiersmen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Frontiersmen worth watching?
- The Frontiersmen holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Frontiersmen?
- The Frontiersmen stars Niels Destadsbader, William Boyd, Natalia Druyts, George 'Gabby' Hayes and Russell Hayden.
- When was The Frontiersmen released?
- The Frontiersmen was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.