The Topeka Terror (1945)

The Topeka Terror is a western film of 1945 directed by Howard Bretherton. The land-rush opening of the Cherokee Strip brings in its wake a scattering of outlaws and claim jumpers. Among these is a crooked promoter. Trent Parker (Frank Jacquet), and his henchmen who plan a huge swindle by compiling falsified reports, putting the claims of honest settlers into the names of various henchmen. Clay Stevens (Allan Lane), a government agent posing as a drifting cowhand, advises the settlers to organize their resistance. Ben Jode (Roy Barcroft), the gang leader, runs for sheriff so he can gain full control of the town.

Released Jan. 26, 1945 55 min 11+

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Western

Keywords: imdb.claim-jumper, imdb.secret-service-agent, tmdb.settler, tmdb.claim, imdb.b-western, aspectratio.1-37-1

Watch Providers: Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Mometu

Production Companies: Republic Pictures

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English