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  • Bad Men of the Hills (1942)
  • Approved
    58 min | Western
Bad Men of the Hills (1942)
Approved
58 min | Western

U.S. Marshal Dave Upjohn arrives in Sundown to investigate reports of lawlessness and is met by Sheriff Mace Arnold and his deputy, Lefty Brant. Knowing that an investigation will disclose that they have being using their office to rob the...See moreU.S. Marshal Dave Upjohn arrives in Sundown to investigate reports of lawlessness and is met by Sheriff Mace Arnold and his deputy, Lefty Brant. Knowing that an investigation will disclose that they have being using their office to rob the ranchers, they murder Upjohn. When his son Steve, posing as Steve Carlton, learns of the murder, he vows vengeance. Arnold's gang captures him, knocks him unconscious, ties him to his horse and then drives the animal into Chimney Hole, trusting that the canyon's tough residents will kill him for prying into their affairs. Steve soon learns that, rather then being outlaws, the people of Chimney Hole are really upstanding ranchers who have fled there to get away from Arnold and his gang. At first, Steve suspects the leader, Lucky Shelton, of being responsible for the murder, but Harmony Haines, proves to him that Arnold was the man responsible. The ranchers agree to cooperate with Steve in an effort to drive Arnold from office. He and Lucky ride to town where they offer to pay Arnold $8,000 in "back taxes" as a bribe to make peace. When he accepts the bribe, the honest citizens break in and a gun-fight battle ensues. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writer
Luci Ward (original screenplay)
Producer
Cinematographer
Benjamin H. Kline (as Benjamin Kline)
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Updated Aug 13, 1942

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Aug 13, 1942 (United States)

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Starrett
Steve Carlton Steve Carlton   See fewer
Russell Hayden
Lucky Shelton Lucky Shelton   See fewer
Cliff Edwards
Harmony Haines Harmony Haines   See fewer
Luana Walters
Laurie Bishop Laurie Bishop   See fewer
Al Bridge
Sheriff Mace Arnold (as Alan Bridge) Sheriff Mace Arnold (as Alan Bridge)   See fewer
Guy Usher
Doctor Jed Mitchell Doctor Jed Mitchell   See fewer
Joel Friedkin
Judge Sam Malotte Judge Sam Malotte   See fewer
Buckie Tibbs
Buckshot Bishop (as Norma Jean Wooters) Buckshot Bishop (as Norma Jean Wooters)   See fewer
John Shay
Marshal Dave Upjohn Marshal Dave Upjohn   See fewer
Dick Botiller
Deputy Brant Deputy Brant   See fewer
Ed Brady
Man at Trial (uncredited) Man at Trial (uncredited)   See fewer
Stanley Brown
Deputy Green (uncredited) Deputy Green (uncredited)   See fewer
Roy Bucko
Man with Banner (uncredited) Man with Banner (uncredited)   See fewer
Budd Buster
Joe Elliott (uncredited) Joe Elliott (uncredited)   See fewer
John Cason
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Clark
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ben Corbett
Man with Banner (uncredited) Man with Banner (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Ingram
Blackjack Riley aka Fletch Katy (uncredited) Blackjack Riley aka Fletch Katy (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Jones
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles King
Attorney (uncredited) Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Mix
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Carl Sepulveda
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Dirk Thane
Deputy Rankin (uncredited) Deputy Rankin (uncredited)   See fewer
John Tyrrell
Stage Driver Witness (uncredited) Stage Driver Witness (uncredited)   See fewer
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