Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush
Originally released in 1954. Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush is a tv movie/western film. directed by Robert Emmett Tansey. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hugh Hooker, John Laurenz, and Pamela Blake
Synopsis
In TV's pioneer days when kids idolized the Lone Ranger, the Texas Kid was a knight errant of the frontier leading the fight for law and order alongside his Mexican companion Pepe. In this rarely-seen TV pilot, the Kid and Pepe intercede on behalf of the murdered rancher's daughter, openly defying the landgrabbers in a cow town so lawless that rustlers operate in broad daylight!
Shot at the Corrigan Ranch in 1950, TEXAS KID co-starred Mercury Records recording artist John Laurenz as Pepe and stuntman Hugh Hooker as the Kid. Hooker, a specialist in stunts involving horses and stagecoaches, often doubled Gene Autry and even produced a few movies, including the low-budget gem . That movie's star was Hugh's teenage son Buddy Joe Hooker, whose own subsequent, stellar stunt career inspired HOOPER (1978), Burt Reynolds' hit comedy tribute to movie stuntmen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1954
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- John Jay Franklin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush about?
In TV's pioneer days when kids idolized the Lone Ranger, the Texas Kid was a knight errant of the frontier leading the fight for law and order alongside his Mexican companion Pepe. In this rarely-s...
Who directed Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush?
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush was directed by Robert Emmett Tansey.
How long is Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush?
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush released?
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush was released on January 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush?
The main cast of Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush includes Hugh Hooker, John Laurenz, Pamela Blake, Terry Frost, Monte Blue.