The Fighting Renegade

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The Fighting Renegade
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Sam Newfield
Written by William Lively
Produced by Sam Katzman
Cinematography Arthur Reed
Edited by Holbrook N. Todd
Distributed by Victory Pictures
Release date
  • September 1, 1939 (1939-09-01)
Running time
58 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Fighting Renegade is a 1939 American western directed by Sam Newfield and produced by Sam Katzman for Katzman's Victory Pictures.

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Plot

Framed for the murder of an archaeologist, Bill Carson (Tim McCoy) assumes the identity of "El Puma," 'a gun-slinging Mexican vigilante", which allows him to clear as well as speak with a "Mexican" accent for much of the movie.

Cast


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