Roaring Rangers
“The Durango Kid and Smiley bring you double-barreled wild west thrill-fun!”
Synopsis
When Sheriff Jeff Connor of Powder River cannot stop the crime wave, his young son, Larry, writes to the Durango Kid for aid. Taggart, the saloon owner, is the secret head of the outlaws, while Connor's brother Bill is in cahoots with him. Steve Randall, the Durango Kid, and his pal, Smiley Butterbean, arrive in time to stop a stagecoach holdup, and Steve is made a deputy sheriff. Taggart has one of his men, Slade, pose as the Durango Kid and while he is speaking to the townspeople, the rest of the outlaw gang pillages the town, and this somewhat damages the Durango Kid in the eyes of Larry and his sister Doris. Steve suggests that Sheriff Connor visit the government about a railroad project, and Taggart instructs Slade and the gang leader to kill Connor on his trip back.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- Roaring Rangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
Barry Shipman
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Nazarro
Director
Barry Shipman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roaring Rangers
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What is Roaring Rangers about?
When Sheriff Jeff Connor of Powder River cannot stop the crime wave, his young son, Larry, writes to the Durango Kid for aid. Taggart, the saloon owner, is the secret head of the outlaws, while Connor's brother Bill is in cahoots with him. Steve Randall, the Durango Kid, and his pal, Smiley Butterbean, arrive in time to stop a stagecoach holdup, and Steve is made a deputy sheriff. Taggart has one of his men, Slade, pose as the Durango Kid and while he is speaking to the townspeople, the rest of the outlaw gang pillages the town, and this somewhat damages the Durango Kid in the eyes of Larry and his sister Doris. Steve suggests that Sheriff Connor visit the government about a railroad project, and Taggart instructs Slade and the gang leader to kill Connor on his trip back.
Who directed Roaring Rangers?
Roaring Rangers was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Roaring Rangers?
The principal cast of Roaring Rangers includes Charles Starrett, Adele Roberts, Merle Travis, Smiley Burnette, Edmund Cobb.
When was Roaring Rangers released and how long is it?
Roaring Rangers was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 56m.