The Fighting Buckaroo(1943)
In this western, a lonesome cowpoke trots into a town and helps clear his pardner's name. The trouble began when the friend was framed by the leader of the Cattlemen's association who made it seem like he was a rustler. Because the friend was an ex-con, the evidence against him seems airtight. The wandering hero must work extra hard to prove his friend's innocence.
Movie: The Fighting Buckaroo
Top 7 Billed Cast
Steve Harrison
Carol Comstock
Arkansas (as Arthur 'Arkansas' Hunnicutt)
Ernie
Mark Comstock (uncredited)
Henchman (uncredited)
Doc Carson (uncredited)
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