The Raiders
Seen it?1952 | 80 min | Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at western fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 20 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
A rancher who has staked a claim during the California gold rush goes after the gang of murderous claim-jumpers who have stolen his claim and murdered his wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lesley Selander
- Richard ConteJan Morrell
- Viveca LindforsElena de Ortega
- Barbara BrittonElizabeth Ainsworth
- William BishopMarshal Bill Henderson
- Hugh O'BrianHank Purvis
- Morris AnkrumThomas Ainsworth
- Margaret FieldMary Morell
- Richard MartinFelipe de Ortega
- William ReynoldsFrank Morell
- Gregg PalmerMarty Smith