He's the King of the Gamblers!
A gambler and his buddy find a wise-guy jockey for their long-shot horse.
Salty O'Rourke (1945) is a drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on March 22, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Alan Ladd, Gail Russell, William Demarest and Stanley Clements. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
Alan Ladd
as Salty O'Rourke
Gail Russell
as Barbara Brooks
William Demarest
as Smitty
Stanley Clements
as Johnny Cates
Bruce Cabot
as Doc Baxter
Spring Byington
as Mrs. Brooks
Rex Williams
as Babe
Darryl Hickman
as Sneezer
Marjorie Woodworth
as Lola
Don Zelaya
as Hotel Proprietor
Lester Matthews
as Salesman
William Forrest
as Racing Secretary
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Milton Holmes and Milton Holmes, produced by E.D. Leshin.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 10 ratings.
The suit he wears and the part he plays are just too big for a lacklustre Alan Ladd in this caper, but it is rescued to an extent by a lively effort from Stanley Clements as his wide-boy jockey “Johnny”. “Salty” (Ladd) is in hock to his bookie “Baxter” (Bruce Cabot) for twenty big ones, and with only thirty days to settle up, he’s in desperate straits. He does, however, have an horse and a best pal/trainer “Smitty”…
Reviewed on July 23, 2025
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The main cast of Salty O'Rourke (1945) includes Alan Ladd, Gail Russell, William Demarest, Stanley Clements and Bruce Cabot. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Salty O'Rourke was released on March 22, 1945 and runs for 1h 40m.
Salty O'Rourke (1945) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
