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Rip Roarin' Buckaroo (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1936, Rip Roarin' Buckaroo is a western film directed by Robert F. Hill, running about 51 minutes. “A FIGHTING FOOL IN THE PRIZE RING AND ON THE RANGE” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Fighter "Scotty" McQuade, contender for the light-heavyweight championship of the Pacific Coast,after being duped by his manager Ted Todd and fight-promoter Lew Slater, is disgusted with the fight game and decides to go back to punching cattle. He gets a job on the ranch owned by Colonel Hayden, where he once again encounters Slater, who has a crooked deal going that will cause Hayden to lose his ranch. With the aid of the Colonel's daughter, Betty Rose, and his pal "Frozen-Face" Cohen, McQuade breaks jail on a framed charge and puts an end to Slater's crooked dealings.

Who’s in it. Rip Roarin' Buckaroo stars Tom Tyler as 'Scotty' McQuade, Beth Marion as Betty Rose Hayden, Sammy Cohen as 'Frozen-Face' Cohen and Forrest Taylor as Lew Slater, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Rip Roarin' Buckaroo has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rip Roarin' Buckaroo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rip Roarin' Buckaroo 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 Rip Roarin' Buckaroo (1936)?
In US, Rip Roarin' Buckaroo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rip Roarin' Buckaroo worth watching?
Rip Roarin' Buckaroo holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rip Roarin' Buckaroo?
Rip Roarin' Buckaroo stars Tom Tyler, Beth Marion, Sammy Cohen, Forrest Taylor and Charles King.
When was Rip Roarin' Buckaroo released?
Rip Roarin' Buckaroo was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.