Whirlwind Raiders (1948)
It's 1873 and the disbanded Texas Rangers have been replaced by the corrupt Texas State Police.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.
Director:
Vernon Keays
Writer:
Norman S. Hall
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Charles Starrett as Steve Lanning / The Durango Kid |
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Nancy Saunders as Claire Ross |
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Don Reynolds as Tommy Ross |
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Fred F. Sears as Tracy Beaumont |
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Doye O'Dell as Guitar Player |
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Smiley Burnette as Smiley Burnette |
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Lynn Farr as Henchman Slim (uncredited) |
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Herman Hack as Barfly (uncredited) |
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Patrick Hurst as Bill Webster (uncredited) |
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Jack Ingram as Captain Buff Tyson (uncredited) |
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Frank LaRue as Wilson (uncredited) |
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Russell Meeker as Charlie (uncredited) |
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Philip Morris as Homer Ross (uncredited) |
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Eddie Parker as Henchman Red Jordan (uncredited) |
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Maudie Prickett as Mrs. Wallace (uncredited) |
| Directing | Helen McCaffrey | Script Supervisor |
| Directing | Vernon Keays | Director |
| Writing | Norman S. Hall | Screenplay |
| Camera | M.A. Andersen | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Helen Hunt | Hairstylist |
| Editing | Paul Borofsky | Editor |