Where can I watch The Phantom Plainsmen (1942)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom Plainsmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Phantom Plainsmen worth watching?

The Phantom Plainsmen holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Phantom Plainsmen?

The Phantom Plainsmen stars Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Rufe Davis, Rudolph Anders and Lois Collier.

When was The Phantom Plainsmen released?

The Phantom Plainsmen was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.

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The Phantom Plainsmen (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1942, The Phantom Plainsmen is a western film directed by John English, running about 56 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1937 the life in out West has not changed much. The boys are working at the Wyoming ranch of Captain Marvin herding horses which he sells to Kurt Redman. Marvin will not sell any horses to any army, but the boys find out that Redman is a German agent shipping the horses directly to the Third Reich. When Marvin tries to stop Redman, his son Tad, who is studying medicine in Germany, is arrested and held hostage. Marvin must fire the boys as the sneaky German agents take over the ranch, but the boys will not give up their attempt to stop them.

Who’s in it. The Phantom Plainsmen stars Bob Steele as Tucson Smith, Tom Tyler as Stony Brooke, Rufe Davis as Lullaby Joslin and Rudolph Anders as Colonel Eric Hartwig (as Robert O. Davis), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Phantom Plainsmen 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 Phantom Plainsmen page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Plainsmen 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Phantom Plainsmen (1942)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom Plainsmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Phantom Plainsmen worth watching?: The Phantom Plainsmen holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Phantom Plainsmen?: The Phantom Plainsmen stars Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Rufe Davis, Rudolph Anders and Lois Collier.
When was The Phantom Plainsmen released?: The Phantom Plainsmen was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.