Riders in the Sky (film)

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Riders in the Sky
Ghost Riders in the Sky.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by John English
Screenplay by Gerald Geraghty
Based onbased upon a story by
Herbert A. Woodbury
Produced by Armand Schaefer
Starring
Cinematography William Bradford
Edited byHenry Batista
Music byPaul Mertz
(musical supervisor)
Production
company
A Gene Autry Production
Distributed by Columbia Pictures Corporation
Release date
  • November 29, 1949 (1949-11-29)(N.Y.C)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Riders in the Sky is a 1949 American Western film directed by John English and starring and co-produced by Gene Autry; featuring Gloria Henry, and Pat Buttram. Based on the song by Stan Jones.

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Plot

Rancher Ralph Lawson is accused of murder, and Gene Autry attempts to clear his name.

Cast

Note: Character names are not indicated in on-screen credits

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