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Cattle Stampede (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 5.2

Cattle Stampede poster

Released in 1943, Cattle Stampede is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 57 minutes. “HE'S A TRIGGER-QUICK GUY! And The Toughest Badmen Can't Stop Him (original poster)” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Billy the Kid and Fuzzy Jones are on their way out of Arizona being chased by some riders who hope to cash in on the reward money for their capture. They are warned in time by Ed Dawson, but Ed is wounded in the getaway. They get a doctor to attend to Ed. The latter tells them there is a range war in progress across the border and that he is looking for men to help make a cattle drive to the rail junction.

Who’s in it. Cattle Stampede stars Buster Crabbe as Billy the Kid, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones, Frances Gladwin as Mary Dawson and Charles King as Brandon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Cattle Stampede has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cattle Stampede page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cattle Stampede 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 Cattle Stampede (1943)?
In US, Cattle Stampede is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cattle Stampede worth watching?
Cattle Stampede holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cattle Stampede?
Cattle Stampede stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Frances Gladwin, Charles King and Ed Cassidy.
When was Cattle Stampede released?
Cattle Stampede was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.