Riders in the Sky
"Gene and Champion Ride To Glory!... as the range echoes to the stirring strains of the great cowboy ballad!"
Originally released in 1949. Riders in the Sky is a comedy/drama film. directed by John English. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gene Autry, Champion, and Gloria Henry
Synopsis
When asked about the Ghost Riders song he sings, Gene Autry tells this legend: Gene is about to resign as an investigator for the county attorney and go into the cattle business with his pal Chuckawalla Jones but decides instead to help Anne Lawson clear her father, rancher Ralph Lawson, of a false murder charge. He looks for the three witnesses who can testify that Lawson shot only in self defense in killing a gambler, but the witnesses are terrorized by another gambler, town boss Rock McCleary, who shoots witness Pop Roberts Morgan. Fatally wounded, Pop gives Gene the information needed to clear Lawson, then dies crying the "Ghost Riders" are coming for him. Gene then heads for a showdown with McCleary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riders in the Sky about?
When asked about the Ghost Riders song he sings, Gene Autry tells this legend: Gene is about to resign as an investigator for the county attorney and go into the cattle business with his pal Chucka...
Who directed Riders in the Sky?
Riders in the Sky was directed by John English.
How long is Riders in the Sky?
Riders in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Riders in the Sky released?
Riders in the Sky was released on November 29, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riders in the Sky?
The main cast of Riders in the Sky includes Gene Autry, Champion, Gloria Henry, Pat Buttram, Mary Beth Hughes.