The Phantom Plainsmen poster

The Phantom Plainsmen (1942)

Movie ★ 8.0 56 min

In 1937 the life in out West has not changed much. The boys are working at the Wyoming ranch of Captain Marvin herding horses which he sells to Kurt Redman. Marvin will not sell any horses to any army, but the boys find out that Redman is a German agent shipping the horses directly to the Third Reich. When Marvin tries to stop Redman, his son Tad, who is studying medicine in Germany, is arrested and held hostage. Marvin must fire the boys as the sneaky German agents take over the ranch, but the boys will not give up their attempt to stop them.

John English Director

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
June 16, 1942
Runtime
56 min
IMDb
tt0035186
Language

Cast

Pardners 1956 ★ 6.7
The Man from Laramie 1955 ★ 7.2
El Siete Machos 1951 ★ 8.2
The Cowboys 1972 ★ 7.1
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 ★ 7.6
Man of the East 1972 ★ 6.6
3:10 to Yuma 1957 ★ 7.3
Death Rides a Horse 1967 ★ 7.0
Rust 2024 ★ 6.8
The Wild Bunch 1969 ★ 7.6
They Call Me Trinity 1970 ★ 7.5
Por mis pistolas 1968 ★ 7.7

Also Worth Watching

True Grit 1969
The Missouri Breaks 1976
Monte Walsh 2003
Jubal 1956
Two Rode Together 1961
American Outlaws 2001
Terror on the Prairie 2022
The Last Wagon 1956
Boss Nigger 1975
The Five 2023
El Dorado 1966
Young Guns 1988
Go West 1940
Appaloosa 2008
Silverado 1985
Open Range 2003
Gunslingers 2025

Frequently asked questions

What is The Phantom Plainsmen about?
In 1937 the life in out West has not changed much. The boys are working at the Wyoming ranch of Captain Marvin herding horses which he sells to Kurt Redman. Marvin will not sell any horses to any army, but the boys find out that Redman is a German agent shipping the horses directly to the Third Reich. When Marvin tries to stop Redman, his son Tad, who is studying medicine in Germany, is arrested and held hostage. Marvin must fire the boys as the sneaky German agents take over the ranch, but the boys will not give up their attempt to stop them.
Who directed The Phantom Plainsmen?
The Phantom Plainsmen was directed by John English.
Who stars in The Phantom Plainsmen?
The Phantom Plainsmen stars Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Rufe Davis, Rudolph Anders.
When was The Phantom Plainsmen released?
The Phantom Plainsmen is a 1942 western film.
Where can I watch The Phantom Plainsmen?
You can watch The Phantom Plainsmen with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.