Raiders of the South(1947)
Rugged story of the old brawling west...when the Lone Star State was young!
Raiders of the South Synopsis
Johnny Brownell, former Confederate officer turned Federal agent, is sent to Texas during the reconstruction years to obtain evidence against a gang of raiders who have been making life difficult for the local carpet-baggers. He saves the life of Shorty Kendall, an unreconstructed rebel about to be hanged, and this wins him the gratitude of Belle Chambers, a widow whose husband was killed in the Civil War who hates all Yankees with a fever.
Raiders of the South (1947) is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, released on January 18, 1947 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Johnny Mack Brown, Evelyn Brent, Raymond Hatton and Reno Browne. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lambert Hillyer
- Writers:
- J. Benton Cheney, J. Benton Cheney
- Producers:
- Scott R. Dunlap
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Neumann
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Raiders of the South Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Mack Brown
as Captain Brownell posing Johnny Langdon
Evelyn Brent
as Belle Chambers
Raymond Hatton
as Shorty
Reno Browne
as Lynne Chambers (as Reno Blair)
Marshall Reed
as Raider Larry Mason
John Hamilton
as George Boone
John Merton
as Preston Durant
Eddie Parker
as Henchman Jeb (as Edwin Parker)
Frank LaRue
as Judge Fry
Ted Adams
as Prosecuting Attorney
Pierce Lyden
as Marshal Michael
Cactus Mack
as Scout Tom
Key crew
Directed by Lambert Hillyer, written by J. Benton Cheney and J. Benton Cheney, produced by Scott R. Dunlap.
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Raiders of the South Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Raiders of the South – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Raiders of the South online?
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Who stars in Raiders of the South?
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The main cast of Raiders of the South (1947) includes Johnny Mack Brown, Evelyn Brent, Raymond Hatton, Reno Browne and Marshall Reed. The film was directed by Lambert Hillyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Raiders of the South released?
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Raiders of the South was released on January 18, 1947 and runs for 55m.
Is Raiders of the South worth watching?
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Raiders of the South (1947) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.