Challenge of the Range
"Roughing up phantom rustlers!"
Originally released in 1949. Challenge of the Range is a western film. directed by Ray Nazarro. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Starrett, Paula Raymond, and Billy Halop
Synopsis
Charles Starrett once more dons the mask of mysterious do-gooder "The Durango Kid" in Columbia's Challenge of the Range. Wandering cowboy Steve Roper (Starrett) is hired by the Farmers Association to stem the activities of a group of gunmen who are driving ranchers off their land. The most likely suspect turns out to be innocent: the real culprits are within the Association itself. With the help of the chief suspect's son, Roper brings the crooks to justice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Starrett
as Steve Roper / The Durango Kid
Paula Raymond
as Judy Barton
Billy Halop
as Reb Matson
Steve Darrell
as Cal Matson
Smiley Burnette
as Smiley Burnette
Henry Hall
as Jim Barton
Robert Filmer
as Grat Largo
George Chesebro
as Lon Collins (uncredited)
John Cason
as Henchman Henley (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
as Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenge of the Range about?
Charles Starrett once more dons the mask of mysterious do-gooder "The Durango Kid" in Columbia's Challenge of the Range. Wandering cowboy Steve Roper (Starrett) is hired by the Farmers Association ...
Who directed Challenge of the Range?
Challenge of the Range was directed by Ray Nazarro.
How long is Challenge of the Range?
Challenge of the Range has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Challenge of the Range released?
Challenge of the Range was released on April 2, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Challenge of the Range?
The main cast of Challenge of the Range includes Charles Starrett, Paula Raymond, Billy Halop, Steve Darrell, Smiley Burnette.