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Strange Gamble (1948)

Movie ★ 6.5 61 min

Western

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?

George Archainbaud Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 8, 1948
Runtime
61 min
IMDb
tt0040837
Language
Studio
Hopalong Cassidy Productions Inc.

Themes

Cast

William Boyd William Boyd Hopalong Cassidy Andy Clyde Andy Clyde California Carlson Rand Brooks Rand Brooks Lucky Jenkins Elaine Riley Elaine Riley Nora Murray James Craven James Craven Mordigan Robert B. Williams Robert B. Williams Henchman Pete Walters Alberto Morin Alberto Morin Ramon De Lara, faro dealer Joel Friedkin Joel Friedkin Dr. White Francis McDonald Francis McDonald Henchman Longhorn Lee Tung Foo Lee Tung Foo Wong Herbert Rawlinson Herbert Rawlinson John Murray William F. Leicester Sid Murray Joan Barton Joan Barton Mary Murray Dewey Robinson Dewey Robinson Joe, the bartender

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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 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?
Who directed Strange Gamble?
Strange Gamble was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in Strange Gamble?
Strange Gamble stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Elaine Riley.
When was Strange Gamble released?
Strange Gamble is a 1948 western film.
Where can I watch Strange Gamble?
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