Down Dakota Way (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, Down Dakota Way is a western film directed by William Witney, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. In Roy Rogers' Down Dakota Way, the deadly hoof-and-mouth disease has struck the herd owned by evil rancher H. T. McKenzie (Roy Barcroft). To avoid an expensive quarantine on his stock, McKenzie plans to murder the local veterinarian (Emmet Vogan) before the latter can report his findings to the government. Rogers manages to straighten out the situation by appealing to the sensibilities of the aunt (Elizabeth Risdon) of McKenzie's hotheaded hired assassin (Byron Barr). The film also bears several musical numbers from Roy, Dale Evans, and Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage.
Who’s in it. Down Dakota Way stars Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, Trigger as Trigger, Dale Evans as Ruth Shaw and Pat Brady as Sparrow Biffle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Down Dakota Way has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down Dakota Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down Dakota Way 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 Down Dakota Way (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Down Dakota Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Down Dakota Way worth watching?
- Down Dakota Way holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Down Dakota Way?
- Down Dakota Way stars Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Pat Brady and Montie Montana.
- When was Down Dakota Way released?
- Down Dakota Way was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.