The Durango Kid
“Both barrels blazin'! all hands singin'!”
Synopsis
The Durango Kid is a sort of Robin Hood of the West who helps the lovely Walters (who replaced Starrett's usual love-interest, Iris Meredith), the daughter of a homesteader, defeat the evil MacDonald who has been terrorizing the decent citizens with his gang of rustlers.
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Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Bill Lowry
Luana Walters
Nancy Winslow
Kenneth MacDonald
Mace Ballard
Francis Walker
Steve
Forrest Taylor
Ben Winslow
Melvin Lang
Marshal Trayboe
Bob Nolan
Bob
Pat Brady
Pat
Frank LaRue
Sam Lowry
Silver Tip Baker
Piute City Townsman (uncredited)
Steve Clark
Henchman Bixby (uncredited)
Jack Evans
Nester (uncredited)
Roger Gray
Henchman Jergens (uncredited)
Ralph Peters
Taylor (uncredited)
Jack Rockwell
Jud Evans (uncredited)
George Russell
Henchman (uncredited)
Marin Sais
Mrs. Evans (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
Flynn (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Franklin
- Original Title
- The Durango Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Paul Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Paul Franklin
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Durango Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Durango Kid about?
The Durango Kid is a sort of Robin Hood of the West who helps the lovely Walters (who replaced Starrett's usual love-interest, Iris Meredith), the daughter of a homesteader, defeat the evil MacDonald who has been terrorizing the decent citizens with his gang of rustlers.
Who directed The Durango Kid?
The Durango Kid was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in The Durango Kid?
The principal cast of The Durango Kid includes Charles Starrett, Luana Walters, Kenneth MacDonald, Francis Walker, Forrest Taylor.
When was The Durango Kid released and how long is it?
The Durango Kid was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.