Quick on the Trigger
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Synopsis
Quick on the Trigger was Charles Starrett's second "Durango Kid" picture for 1949. It all begins when ousted sheriff Steve Warren (Starrett) is put on trial for the murder of heroine Nora Reed's (Helen Parrish) brother. Steve is innocent, of course, but he doesn't stand a chance against prosecuting attorney Garvey Yager (Lyle Talbot) -- especially since Yager is the real killer.
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Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Sheriff Steve Warren / Durango Kid
Smiley Burnette
Smiley
Lyle Talbot
Garvey Yager
Helen Parrish
Nora Reed
George Eldredge
Alfred Murdock
Ted Adams
Sheriff Martin Oaks
Al Bridge
Judge Kormac
Russell Arms
Fred Reed
M.H. Richman
Band Member
Freddie Daniel
Band Member
Eddie Wallace
Band Member
J.D. Sumner
Band Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmer Clifton
- Original Title
- Quick on the Trigger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
Elmer Clifton
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Nazarro
Director
Elmer Clifton
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quick on the Trigger
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What is Quick on the Trigger about?
Quick on the Trigger was Charles Starrett's second "Durango Kid" picture for 1949. It all begins when ousted sheriff Steve Warren (Starrett) is put on trial for the murder of heroine Nora Reed's (Helen Parrish) brother. Steve is innocent, of course, but he doesn't stand a chance against prosecuting attorney Garvey Yager (Lyle Talbot) -- especially since Yager is the real killer.
Who directed Quick on the Trigger?
Quick on the Trigger was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Quick on the Trigger?
The principal cast of Quick on the Trigger includes Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Lyle Talbot, Helen Parrish, George Eldredge.
When was Quick on the Trigger released and how long is it?
Quick on the Trigger was released in 1948 with a total runtime of Unknown.