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Release Year1945
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern
Votes3
DirectorWallace Grissell, Edward Killy
WritersNorman Houston
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWanderer of the Wasteland
About Wanderer of the Wasteland
In this western, a young cowboy rides out to avenge his father's killer. Eventually, he finds the scoundrel, but by this time opts not to kill him for the cowboy has fallen in love with the outlaw's niece. Later, the killer ends up killed and the hero is blamed for the crime.
Directed by Wallace Grissell, Edward Killy, Wanderer of the Wasteland leans on a strong ensemble — James Warren, Richard Martin, Audrey Long — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1945.
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