Tornado Range
“COVERED WAGON TRAINS BATTLE OUTLAWS!”
Synopsis
Tornado Range is one of five Eddie Dean westerns originally produced by PRC in 1947 but released the following year by Eagle-Lion. Cast as a troubleshooter for the U.S. Land Office, Dean is assigned to settle a deadly range war. Sure enough, the warring homesteaders and cattlemen are being whipped into a frenzy by a third party, who hopes to "divide and conquer," claiming the land for himself. Surprisingly, all-purpose PRC villain George Cheseboro isn't the culprit in this one; instead, he's cast as the father of heroine Jennifer Holt. Roscoe Ates is once more on hand for some questionable comedy relief.
Top Cast
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Eddie Dean
Eddie Dean
Roscoe Ates
Soapy Jones
Jennifer Holt
Mary King
George Chesebro
Lance King
Buster Slaven
Jebby Sawyer (as Brad Slaven)
Marshall Reed
Sam Wilson
Terry Frost
Thayer
Lane Bradford
Henchman Thorne
Russell Arms
Killer Dorgan aka Ben Colton
Steve Clark
Pop Sawyer
Andy Parker
Musician (Leader of The Plainsmen)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- William Lively
- Original Title
- Tornado Range
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Taylor
William Lively
James S. Brown Jr.
Joseph Gluck
Jerry Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Taylor
Director
William Lively
Screenplay
Jerry Thomas
Producer
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
Joseph Gluck
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tornado Range.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tornado Range
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tornado Range about?
Tornado Range is one of five Eddie Dean westerns originally produced by PRC in 1947 but released the following year by Eagle-Lion. Cast as a troubleshooter for the U.S. Land Office, Dean is assigned to settle a deadly range war. Sure enough, the warring homesteaders and cattlemen are being whipped into a frenzy by a third party, who hopes to "divide and conquer," claiming the land for himself. Surprisingly, all-purpose PRC villain George Cheseboro isn't the culprit in this one; instead, he's cast as the father of heroine Jennifer Holt. Roscoe Ates is once more on hand for some questionable comedy relief.
Who directed Tornado Range?
Tornado Range was directed by Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Tornado Range?
The principal cast of Tornado Range includes Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Jennifer Holt, George Chesebro, Buster Slaven.
When was Tornado Range released and how long is it?
Tornado Range was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 56m.