Bandits of El Dorado
“Smiley's Tunes Echo To The Roar Of Starrett's Guns!”
Synopsis
Wanted outlaws have mysteriously disappeared. Ranger Captain Henley and Steve have a plan to find them. Steve becomes a wanted man by faking the killing of Henley. Not only is he now in trouble as both the Rangers and the Mexican Rurales are after him, but Smiley knows him and may expose his masquerade to the bad guys.
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Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Texas Ranger Steve Carson / The Durango Kid
George J. Lewis
Colonel José Vargas
Fred F. Sears
Ranger Captain Richard Henley (as Fred Sears)
John Dehner
Charles Bruton
Clayton Moore
B. F. Morgan
Smiley Burnette
Smiley Burnette
Mustard
Burnette Cohort (as Mustard and Gravy)
Gravy
Burnette Cohort (as Mustard and Gravy)
John Doucette
Henchman Tucker (uncredited)
Jock Mahoney
Tim Starling (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- Bandits of El Dorado
- 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
Ray Nazarro
Director
Barry Shipman
Writer
Colbert Clark
Producer
Fayte M. Browne
Director of Photography
Paul Borofsky
Editor
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 Bandits of El Dorado
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What is Bandits of El Dorado about?
Wanted outlaws have mysteriously disappeared. Ranger Captain Henley and Steve have a plan to find them. Steve becomes a wanted man by faking the killing of Henley. Not only is he now in trouble as both the Rangers and the Mexican Rurales are after him, but Smiley knows him and may expose his masquerade to the bad guys.
Who directed Bandits of El Dorado?
Bandits of El Dorado was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Bandits of El Dorado?
The principal cast of Bandits of El Dorado includes Charles Starrett, George J. Lewis, Fred F. Sears, John Dehner, Clayton Moore.
When was Bandits of El Dorado released and how long is it?
Bandits of El Dorado was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bandits of El Dorado?
Bandits of El Dorado holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).