Wild Horse Ambush(1952)
Wild Horse Ambush Synopsis
A man has kidnaped an engraver and has him forging Mexican bills. He captures wild horses supposedly to sell for hides but uses them to transport the bills across the border. Police captain Juan Reyes (Richard Avonde) is posing as a bandit to uncover the counterfeiters smuggling fake pesos into Mexico, and is assisted by feisty youngsters Red (Michael Chapin) and Judy (Eilene Janssen), who are trying to protect the wild horses being used by the gang. The kids suspect that rancher Big John Harkins (Roy Barcroft) is the leader of the gang and that he is forcing Mexican artist Espinosa (Julian Rivero) to help him.
Wild Horse Ambush (1952) is a western film directed by Fred C. Brannon, released on April 15, 1952 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen, Richard Avonde and James Bell. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred C. Brannon
- Writers:
- William Lively
- Cinematographer:
- John MacBurnie
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Wild Horse Ambush Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Chapin
as Red
Eilene Janssen
as Judy
Richard Avonde
as Juan Reyes (aka Jalisco)
James Bell
as Sheriff Tom White
Roy Barcroft
as Harkins
Movita
as Lita Espinosa
- Julian Rivero
Julian Rivero
as Enrico Espinosa
- Scott Lee
Scott Lee
as Henchman Shorty
- Drake Smith
Drake Smith
as Henchman Mace Gary
- Alex Montoya
Alex Montoya
as Pedro
John Daheim
as Henchman Turk
- Ted Cooper
Ted Cooper
as Spy
Key crew
Directed by Fred C. Brannon, written by William Lively.
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Wild Horse Ambush Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Wild Horse Ambush – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Wild Horse Ambush?
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The main cast of Wild Horse Ambush (1952) includes Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen, Richard Avonde, James Bell and Roy Barcroft. The film was directed by Fred C. Brannon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wild Horse Ambush released?
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Wild Horse Ambush was released on April 15, 1952 and runs for 54m.
Is Wild Horse Ambush worth watching?
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Wild Horse Ambush (1952) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.