Rustlers (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1949, Rustlers is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of Arizona ranchers, trying to learn the identities of the Salt River Gang and prevent any further rustling, marks the currency that rancher Frank Abbott turns over to the gang to get his cattle back. Unfortunately drifters Dick McBride and Chito Rafferty are accused of being in the gang when they are found with the money, which they have actually won at the casino of saloon owner Brad Carew, a member of the gang. Dick and Chito break out of jail and hunt down the fleeing Carew in hopes of finding out who the true leader of the gang is.
Who’s in it. Rustlers stars Tim Holt as Dick McBride, Richard Martin as Chito Rafferty, Martha Hyer as Ruth Abbott and Steve Brodie as Mort Wheeler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Rustlers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rustlers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rustlers 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 Rustlers (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rustlers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rustlers worth watching?
- Rustlers 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 Rustlers?
- Rustlers stars Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Martha Hyer, Steve Brodie and Lois Andrews.
- When was Rustlers released?
- Rustlers was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.