The Border Legion (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1940, The Border Legion is an action, drama and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 58 minutes. “HAIR-TRIGGER ACTION...SPLIT-SECOND SURPRISES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wanted by the law in New York, Dr. Steve Kells heads west and arrives in an area controlled by an outlaw gang known as the Border Legion. When the gang's boss is wounded, they kidnap Kells and force him to remove the bullet. Not allowed to leave and being a wanted man, he joins the gang. Now wanted as a gang member also, he nevertheless plans a raid that will lead the entire gang into a trap.
Who’s in it. The Border Legion stars Roy Rogers as Steve Kells, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Honest John Whittaker, Carol Hughes as Alice Randall and Joe Sawyer as Jim Gulden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Border Legion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Border Legion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Border Legion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Border Legion (1940)?
- In US, The Border Legion is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Border Legion worth watching?
- The Border Legion holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Border Legion?
- The Border Legion stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Carol Hughes, Joe Sawyer and Maude Eburne.
- When was The Border Legion released?
- The Border Legion was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.