The Lone Defender(1930)
The Lone Defender Synopsis
A prospector is murdered by The Cactus Kid and his gang, who hope to find the murdered man's goldmine. The miner's dog, Rin-Tin-Tin, recognizes the killers, who thereafter seek to use the dog to locate the lost mine. With the help of a government agent and a young girl, Rinty saves the mine and brings the bad guys to justice.
The Lone Defender (1930) is a action film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on March 4, 1930 with a runtime of 3h 37m. It stars Rin-Tin-Tin, Walter Miller, June Marlowe and Josef Swickard. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Harry L. Fraser, William P. Burt, Bennett Cohen
- Producers:
- Nat Levine
- Cinematographer:
- Benjamin H. Kline
- Production:
- Mascot Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Lone Defender Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rin-Tin-Tin
as Rinty
Walter Miller
as Ramon
June Marlowe
as Dolores Valdez
Josef Swickard
as Juan Valdez
Buzz Barton
as Buzz
Lee Shumway
as Amos Harkey
- Julia Bejarano
Julia Bejarano
as Maria, the Dueña
Lafe McKee
as Sheriff Billings
- Arthur Morrison
Arthur Morrison
as Limpy
Frank Lanning
as Burke
Bob Kortman
as Jenkins
- Victor Metzetti
Victor Metzetti
as Red
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Harry L. Fraser, William P. Burt and Bennett Cohen, produced by Nat Levine.
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The Lone Defender Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Lone Defender – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Lone Defender?
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The main cast of The Lone Defender (1930) includes Rin-Tin-Tin, Walter Miller, June Marlowe, Josef Swickard and Buzz Barton. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lone Defender released?
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The Lone Defender was released on March 4, 1930 and runs for 3h 37m.
Is The Lone Defender worth watching?
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The Lone Defender (1930) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.