Texas Dynamo
“BLASTING A BOGUS VIGILANTE GANG!”
Synopsis
Charles Starrett plays The Durango Kid in the 1950 Columbia western Texas Dynamo. As a novelty, Starrett not only plays Durango and his "alter ego" Steve Drake, but also takes on a third identity, that of a hired gun in the employ of the film's bad guys. As one critic noted, this may be the only western in which the hero is obliged to chase himself. Jock O'Mahoney -- later known as Jock Mahoney -- plays a secondary role, and also doubles for Starrett during the riskier stunt sequences.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- Texas Dynamo
- 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
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 Texas Dynamo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Texas Dynamo about?
Charles Starrett plays The Durango Kid in the 1950 Columbia western Texas Dynamo. As a novelty, Starrett not only plays Durango and his "alter ego" Steve Drake, but also takes on a third identity, that of a hired gun in the employ of the film's bad guys. As one critic noted, this may be the only western in which the hero is obliged to chase himself. Jock O'Mahoney -- later known as Jock Mahoney -- plays a secondary role, and also doubles for Starrett during the riskier stunt sequences.
Who directed Texas Dynamo?
Texas Dynamo was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Texas Dynamo?
The principal cast of Texas Dynamo includes Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Lois Hall, Jock Mahoney, Slim Duncan.
When was Texas Dynamo released and how long is it?
Texas Dynamo was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Texas Dynamo?
Texas Dynamo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).