Whirlwind Raiders
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Synopsis
It's 1873 and the disbanded Texas Rangers have been replaced by the corrupt Texas State Police.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.
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Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Steve Lanning / The Durango Kid
Nancy Saunders
Claire Ross
Don Reynolds
Tommy Ross
Fred F. Sears
Tracy Beaumont
Doye O'Dell
Guitar Player
Smiley Burnette
Smiley Burnette
Lynn Farr
Henchman Slim (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Barfly (uncredited)
Patrick Hurst
Bill Webster (uncredited)
Jack Ingram
Captain Buff Tyson (uncredited)
Frank LaRue
Wilson (uncredited)
Russell Meeker
Charlie (uncredited)
Philip Morris
Homer Ross (uncredited)
Eddie Parker
Henchman Red Jordan (uncredited)
Maudie Prickett
Mrs. Wallace (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vernon Keays
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman S. Hall
- Original Title
- Whirlwind Raiders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vernon Keays
Norman S. Hall
M.A. Andersen
Paul Borofsky
Department Leadership Roster
Norman S. Hall
Screenplay
Paul Borofsky
Editor
Vernon Keays
Director
M.A. Andersen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlwind Raiders
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What is Whirlwind Raiders about?
It's 1873 and the disbanded Texas Rangers have been replaced by the corrupt Texas State Police.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.
Who directed Whirlwind Raiders?
Whirlwind Raiders was directed by Vernon Keays.
Who stars in Whirlwind Raiders?
The principal cast of Whirlwind Raiders includes Charles Starrett, Nancy Saunders, Don Reynolds, Fred F. Sears, Doye O'Dell.
When was Whirlwind Raiders released and how long is it?
Whirlwind Raiders was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 54m.