The Showdown(1940)
HOPPY'S ON THE LOOSE...bucking a game with the deck stacked against him!
The Showdown Synopsis
European bad guy Baron Bendor leads some local townsmen in a plot to obtain horses through theft. Hoppy and his sidekicks Lucky and Speedy must find and expose the horse thieves.
The Showdown (1940) is a western film directed by Howard Bretherton, released on March 8, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars William Boyd, Britt Wood, Russell Hayden and Jan Clayton. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Bretherton
- Writers:
- Clarence E. Mulford, Harold Daniel Kusel, Jack Jungmeyer
- Producers:
- Harry Sherman
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Harlan
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Harry Sherman Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Showdown Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Boyd
as Hopalong Cassidy
Britt Wood
as Speedy McGinnis
Russell Hayden
as Lucky Jenkins
Jan Clayton
as Sue
Morris Ankrum
as Baron Rendor
- Wright Kramer
Wright Kramer
as Colonel White
Eddie Dean
as Marshal
Donald Kirke
as Harry Cole
Roy Barcroft
as Bowman
Kermit Maynard
as Johnson
- Walter Shumway
Walter Shumway
as Snell
Ken Darby
as Rider
Key crew
Directed by Howard Bretherton, written by Clarence E. Mulford, Harold Daniel Kusel and Jack Jungmeyer, produced by Harry Sherman.
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The Showdown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Showdown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Showdown online?
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Who stars in The Showdown?
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The main cast of The Showdown (1940) includes William Boyd, Britt Wood, Russell Hayden, Jan Clayton and Morris Ankrum. The film was directed by Howard Bretherton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Showdown released?
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The Showdown was released on March 8, 1940 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Showdown worth watching?
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The Showdown (1940) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.