The Desperado (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1954, The Desperado is a western film directed by Thomas Carr, running about 80 minutes. “Sam Garrett was all bad...all killer...and always ready to prove it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Only a fool sticks his neck out for somebody else. Don't get in the habit of it." Outlaw gunslinger Sam Garrett offers that sage wisdom to fellow fugitive Tom Cameron, who's on the run from the "Bluebellies," Texas State Police officers who wield a brutal iron fist of enforcement in the early 1870s. But quick-draw, hard-bitten Garrett soon decides not to take his own advice after young Cameron heads home to surrender - and instead gets framed for a revenge murder by a jealous rival for the affections of his girl.
Who’s in it. The Desperado stars Wayne Morris as Sam Garrett, Jimmy Lydon as Tom Cameron, Beverly Garland as Laurie Bannerman and Rayford Barnes as Ray Novak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Desperado has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Desperado page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Desperado 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 The Desperado (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Desperado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Desperado worth watching?
- The Desperado holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Desperado?
- The Desperado stars Wayne Morris, Jimmy Lydon, Beverly Garland, Rayford Barnes and Dabbs Greer.
- When was The Desperado released?
- The Desperado was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.