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Relentless (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1948, Relentless is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 93 minutes. “Violence ... love ... and sudden death !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A man wrongly accused of murder tracks the true culprit across the desert.

Who’s in it. Relentless stars Robert Young as Nick Buckley, Marguerite Chapman as Luella Purdy, Willard Parker as Jeff Moyer and Akim Tamiroff as Joe Faringo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Relentless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Relentless page.

If you liked it. Fans of Relentless 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 Relentless (1948)?
In US, Relentless is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Relentless worth watching?
Relentless holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Relentless?
Relentless stars Robert Young, Marguerite Chapman, Willard Parker, Akim Tamiroff and Barton MacLane.
When was Relentless released?
Relentless was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.