Riders of the Whistling Pines (1949)
Description: AUTRY COMES ROARING OUT OF THE SKIES...to save the forests from outlaw lumber ring!
While trailing Forest Ranger Charles Carter, who is suspected of permitting lumber man Henry Mitchell to cut restricted timber, Gene fires at a dangerous mountain lion and apparently kills Carter. Actually, Bill Wright, Mitchell's associate, killed Carter because the ranger had discovered tussock moth infestation in the forest, and if the infestation was not reported, the trees would die and have to be cut, thereby profiting Mitchell and Wright. In order to compensate the best he can, Gene sells his sportsman's camp and gives the money to Carter's daughter Helen . En route to Texas, Gene discovers the infestation and is assigned by the Forest Department to supervise the program of spraying the area with DDT from the air. After the first day of spraying, the DDT is blamed by furious stock men for the many animals found dead of poisoning.
Director: John English
Producer: john english
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 195 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:59:46
Genre:
Action
Drama
Music
Western
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richard ashe
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
joy n houck jr
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
d ross lederman
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
bretaigne windust
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
leopold lindtberg
Great chemistry between the leads.
harold s bucquet
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
leslie s hiscott
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
earl bellamy
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
raul artigot
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
alberto de martino
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
ngai hoi-fung
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
hou cheng
Excellent performances all around.
nicholas webster
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
h c potter
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
henry hathaway
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
john evans
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
william j hole jr
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
michael r lawrence
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
harry winer
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
lynn shores
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.