Desperate Riders 2022

Overview

Desperate Riders is a 2022 American Western film directed by Michael Feifer and written by Lee Martin. The movie, which is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes, was distributed by Lionsgate. The story begins when a man named Kansas Red, played by Drew Waters, rescues a young boy named Billy from a shootout at a card game. Following the incident, Billy asks Red for assistance in protecting his family from an outlaw named Thorn, who has kidnapped Billy’s mother, Carol. As Red and Billy depart to rescue Carol, they encounter a woman named Leslie who has successfully escaped from Thorn’s men. The three characters then race to prevent Thorn from marrying Carol, though the narrative questions whether she actually desires to be rescued. The film belongs to the Western, action, and drama genres. Additional cast members include Adkins, who portrays the outlaw Thorn. The production was released in the United States on February 25, 2022.