Riders in the Sky (film)

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.

Riders in the Sky
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John English
Screenplay by	Gerald Geraghty
Based on	based upon a story by Herbert A. Woodbury
Produced by	Armand Schaefer
Starring	Gene Autry Champion Gloria Henry Mary Beth Hughes Robert Livingston Alan Hale, Jr. Pat Buttram
Cinematography	William Bradford
Edited by	Henry Batista
Music by	Paul 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
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

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

Cast

• Gene Autry as Gene Autry
• and Champion World's Wonder Horse
• Gloria Henry as Anne Lawson
• Mary Beth Hughes as Julie Stewart
• Robert Livingston as Rock McCleary
• Steve Darrell as Ralph Lawson
• Alan Hale, Jr. as Marshal Riggs
• Tom London as Old Man Roberts
• Pat Buttram as Chuckwalla

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