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Whirlwind Raiders
Whirlwind Raiders

Whirlwind Raiders

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Genres

Western

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It's 1873 and the disbanded Texas Rangers have been replaced by the corrupt Texas State Police. Steve Lanning arrives posing as a wanted outlaw to get in with them in his attempt to have them replaced. His inside work helps the Durango Kid break up the State Police raids but he is in trouble when his secret identity as Durango becomes known to them.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

54 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

12 May 1948

Country

United States of America

Cast

Charles Starrett

Charles Starrett

Steve Lanning / The Durango Kid

Nancy Saunders

Nancy Saunders

Claire Ross

Don Reynolds

Don Reynolds

Tommy Ross

Fred F. Sears

Fred F. Sears

Tracy Beaumont

Doye O'Dell

Doye O'Dell

Guitar Player

Smiley Burnette

Smiley Burnette

Smiley Burnette

Lynn Farr

Lynn Farr

Henchman Slim (uncredited)

Herman Hack

Herman Hack

Barfly (uncredited)

Patrick Hurst

Patrick Hurst

Bill Webster (uncredited)

Jack Ingram

Jack Ingram

Captain Buff Tyson (uncredited)

Frank LaRue

Frank LaRue

Wilson (uncredited)

Russell Meeker

Russell Meeker

Charlie (uncredited)

Philip Morris

Philip Morris

Homer Ross (uncredited)

Eddie Parker

Eddie Parker

Henchman Red Jordan (uncredited)

Maudie Prickett

Maudie Prickett

Mrs. Wallace (uncredited)

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