The Night Rider (1962)
Originally a pilot for a series called "Gallaway House" that was never picked up. The patrons of a late-19th Century America theater flock to see the latest production, a Western tale of redemption. Johnny Laredo, a middle-aged gunfighter fleeing his many enemies by traveling at night, stops briefly at the campfire of Tim Dawson's team of cattle drivers for a cup of coffee and a bit of human companionship. Dawson offers Laredo a job, but Laredo is afraid to return to Wyoming where he killed a number of men. Stopping in a small Texas town for supplies before heading across the Mexican border, the gunfighter is forced to fight a inexperienced youngster trying to make a reputation and kills him. Even though he is acquitted, the gunfighter has had enough and returns to Dawson, accepts the job, and hopefully, the opportunity for redemption.
Cast
- Johnny Cash - Johnny Laredo
- Johnny Western - Marty
- Merle Travis - Kentucky
- Dickie Jones - Billy Joe
- Michael Hinn - Mr. Gallaway
- Whitey Hughes - Bartender Pete
Keywords
western x
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Night Rider about?
- Originally a pilot for a series called "Gallaway House" that was never picked up. The patrons of a late-19th Century America theater flock to see the latest production, a Western tale of redemption. Johnny Laredo, a middle-aged gunfighter fleeing his many enemies by traveling at night, stops briefly at the campfire of Tim Dawson's team of cattle drivers for a cup of coffee and a bit of human companionship. Dawson offers Laredo a job, but Laredo is afraid to return to Wyoming where he killed a number of men. Stopping in a small Texas town for supplies before heading across the Mexican border, the gunfighter is forced to fight a inexperienced youngster trying to make a reputation and kills him. Even though he is acquitted, the gunfighter has had enough and returns to Dawson, accepts the job, and hopefully, the opportunity for redemption.
- Who directed The Night Rider?
- The Night Rider was directed by Michael Hinn.
- Who stars in The Night Rider?
- The Night Rider stars Johnny Cash, Johnny Western, Merle Travis, Dickie Jones, Michael Hinn, Whitey Hughes.
- How long is The Night Rider?
- The Night Rider has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is The Night Rider?
- The Night Rider is a Western, TV Movie, Music film.
- Where was The Night Rider produced?
- The Night Rider was produced in United States of America.