Down Dakota Way
Originally released in 1949. Down Dakota Way is a western film. directed by William Witney. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roy Rogers, Trigger, and Dale Evans
Synopsis
In Roy Rogers' Down Dakota Way, the deadly hoof-and-mouth disease has struck the herd owned by evil rancher H. T. McKenzie (Roy Barcroft). To avoid an expensive quarantine on his stock, McKenzie plans to murder the local veterinarian (Emmet Vogan) before the latter can report his findings to the government. Rogers manages to straighten out the situation by appealing to the sensibilities of the aunt (Elizabeth Risdon) of McKenzie's hotheaded hired assassin (Byron Barr). The film also bears several musical numbers from Roy, Dale Evans, and Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down Dakota Way about?
In Roy Rogers' Down Dakota Way, the deadly hoof-and-mouth disease has struck the herd owned by evil rancher H. T. McKenzie (Roy Barcroft). To avoid an expensive quarantine on his stock, McKenzie pl...
Who directed Down Dakota Way?
Down Dakota Way was directed by William Witney.
How long is Down Dakota Way?
Down Dakota Way has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Down Dakota Way released?
Down Dakota Way was released on September 9, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Down Dakota Way?
The main cast of Down Dakota Way includes Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Pat Brady, Montie Montana.