Judge Thorne (Joel McCrea) hunts for justice in a town ruled by a tyrannical landowner, uncovering corruption and danger in this thrilling Western.

NEW 2K RESTORATION! Judge Thorne (Joel McCrea) arrives in a lawless town where feudal landowner Josiah Bannerman (John McIntire) rules with an iron fist. Thorne”s search for justice leads him to investigate the unsolved killing of a man by Bannerman”s son, forcing him to confront corruption and a deadly game of cat-and-mouse in a beautifully filmed Western set against Arizona”s red rock country.

Media

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Bonus Materials

• Mini-documentary, Thunder In The Saddle: The Making Of Stranger On Horseback
• Audio Commentary by noted western film historian Toby Roan
• Theatrical Trailer
• Image Galleries featuring Archival Materials including rare production photos, original shooting script, posters, lobby cards, and more!

Cast & Crew

Actors:

• Joel McCrea
• Miroslava
• Kevin McCarthy
• John McIntire
• John Carradine
• Nancy Gates

Director: Jacques Tourneur

Additional Details

Label: Kit Parker Films

Genre: Western

Language: English

Run Time: 66 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 12/16/25

UPC: 760137196723