The Bushwhackers (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1952, The Bushwhackers is a thriller and western film directed by Rod Amateau, running about 67 minutes. “REVENGE - Frightening in it's Naked Fury!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Confederate veteran Jeff Waring arrives in Independence, Missouri shortly after the Civil War, intending never again to use a gun. He finds that rancher Artemus Taylor and his henchmen are forcing out the settlers in order to claim their land for the incoming railroad.
Who’s in it. The Bushwhackers stars John Ireland as Jefferson Waring, Wayne Morris as Marshal John Harding, Lawrence Tierney as Sam Tobin and Dorothy Malone as Cathy Sharpe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Bushwhackers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bushwhackers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bushwhackers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bushwhackers (1952)?
- In US, The Bushwhackers is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bushwhackers worth watching?
- The Bushwhackers holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bushwhackers?
- The Bushwhackers stars John Ireland, Wayne Morris, Lawrence Tierney, Dorothy Malone and Lon Chaney Jr..
- When was The Bushwhackers released?
- The Bushwhackers was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.