The Rough, Tough West
Synopsis
Charles Starrett returns as the Durango Kid in Columbia's Rough, Tough, West. For most of the film, however, Starrett is known as "Steve Holden," a former Texas Ranger who comes to a wide-open mining town to visit an old friend (Jack -- later Jock -- Mahoney). Alas, said friend has turned bad, and is busy arranging a major land grab when Steve arrives on the scene. With deep regret, our hero dons his Durango disguise to thwart his ex-friend's criminal activities.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- The Rough, Tough West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
Barry Shipman
Fayte M. Browne
Paul Borofsky
Colbert Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Colbert Clark
Producer
Barry Shipman
Writer
Paul Borofsky
Editor
Ray Nazarro
Director
Fayte M. Browne
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rough, Tough West
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What is The Rough, Tough West about?
Charles Starrett returns as the Durango Kid in Columbia's Rough, Tough, West. For most of the film, however, Starrett is known as "Steve Holden," a former Texas Ranger who comes to a wide-open mining town to visit an old friend (Jack -- later Jock -- Mahoney). Alas, said friend has turned bad, and is busy arranging a major land grab when Steve arrives on the scene. With deep regret, our hero dons his Durango disguise to thwart his ex-friend's criminal activities.
Who directed The Rough, Tough West?
The Rough, Tough West was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in The Rough, Tough West?
The principal cast of The Rough, Tough West includes Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Carolina Cotton, Jock Mahoney, Pee Wee King.
When was The Rough, Tough West released and how long is it?
The Rough, Tough West was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rough, Tough West?
The Rough, Tough West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).