Strange Gamble
"THE GREATEST GAMBLE OF ALL!"
Originally released in 1948. Strange Gamble is a western film. directed by George Archainbaud. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Boyd, Andy Clyde, and Rand Brooks
Synopsis
Hoppy and his pals arrive in a remote town to investigate the counterfeiting of both U.S. and Mexican money; his only clues are the name "Mordigan" and a drawing of a comet. He quickly finds out that Mordigan is the town "boss"; but what or who is "the comet", and why are Mordigan and his henchmen intent on persecuting a young woman, her drunken brother, and her deathly ill sister-in-law who've also just arrived in town?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Boyd
as Hopalong Cassidy
Andy Clyde
as California Carlson
Rand Brooks
as Lucky Jenkins
Elaine Riley
as Nora Murray
James Craven
as Mordigan
Robert B. Williams
as Henchman Pete Walters
Alberto Morin
as Ramon De Lara, faro dealer
Joel Friedkin
as Dr. White
Francis McDonald
as Henchman Longhorn
Lee Tung Foo
as Wong
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hopalong Cassidy Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strange Gamble about?
Hoppy and his pals arrive in a remote town to investigate the counterfeiting of both U.S. and Mexican money; his only clues are the name "Mordigan" and a drawing of a comet. He quickly finds out t...
Who directed Strange Gamble?
Strange Gamble was directed by George Archainbaud.
How long is Strange Gamble?
Strange Gamble has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Strange Gamble released?
Strange Gamble was released on October 8, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strange Gamble?
The main cast of Strange Gamble includes William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Elaine Riley, James Craven.