Official movie poster for The Bushwhackers (1951), a thriller western film

The Bushwhackers(1951)

REVENGE - Frightening in it's Naked Fury!

5.9(10)1h 7m1951-12-07
ThrillerWestern

The Bushwhackers Synopsis

Confederate veteran Jeff Waring arrives in Independence, Missouri shortly after the Civil War, intending never again to use a gun. He finds that rancher Artemus Taylor and his henchmen are forcing out the settlers in order to claim their land for the incoming railroad.

The Bushwhackers (1951) is a thriller and western film directed by Rod Amateau, released on December 7, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars John Ireland, Wayne Morris, Lawrence Tierney and Dorothy Malone. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.

Director:
Rod Amateau
Writers:
Tom Gries, Rod Amateau
Producers:
Larry Finley
Cinematographer:
Joseph F. Biroc
Composer:
Albert Glasser
Production:
Jack Broder Productions Inc.
Status:
Released

The Bushwhackers Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 10 ratings.

John Chard

5/10

Pacifist Pontification. Ah, The Bushwhackers, also known as The Rebel, a Western packed to the rafters with ever watchable actors, but unfurled like an amateur homage to Oaters a decade or so before. Co-written and directed by Rod Amateau, and starring John Ireland, Dorothy Malone, Lawrence Tierney, Lon Chaney Junior, Myrna Dell, Wayne Morris and Jack Elam, film finds Ireland as Civil War veteran Jefferson Waring,…

Reviewed on November 6, 2013

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The Bushwhackers – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Bushwhackers online?

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The Bushwhackers (1951) is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Bushwhackers?

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The main cast of The Bushwhackers (1951) includes John Ireland, Wayne Morris, Lawrence Tierney, Dorothy Malone and Lon Chaney Jr.. The film was directed by Rod Amateau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Bushwhackers released?

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The Bushwhackers was released on December 7, 1951 and runs for 1h 7m.

Is The Bushwhackers worth watching?

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The Bushwhackers (1951) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.