The Fighting Ranger

The Fighting Ranger

SIX GUNS blast a KILLER'S ambush!

1948 · 57 min · ★ 9.0 · Western

A Texas Ranger and his partner gallop after a band of desperadoes.

Directed by Lambert Hillyer · Written by Ronald Davidson

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