Whirlwind(1951)
GENE AND CHAMPION CARRY THE MAIL FOR UNCLE SAM!
Whirlwind Synopsis
A singing postal inspector (Gene Autry) and his partner (Smiley Burnette) save a woman's (Gail Davis) estate from fraud.
Whirlwind (1951) is a western film directed by John English, released on April 16, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Gene Autry, Champion, Gail Davis and Thurston Hall. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John English
- Writers:
- Norman S. Hall
- Producers:
- Armand Schaefer
- Cinematographer:
- William Bradford
- Status:
- Released
Whirlwind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Autry
as Gene Autry aka The Whirlwind
Champion
as Champ - Gene's Horse
Gail Davis
as Elaine Lassiter
Thurston Hall
as Big Jim Lassiter
Harry Lauter
as Wade Trimble
Dick Curtis
as Lon Kramer
Harry Harvey
as Sheriff Barlow
Gregg Barton
as Bill Trask
Smiley Burnette
as Smiley Burnette
- Chris Allen
Chris Allen
as Townsman
Key crew
Directed by John English, written by Norman S. Hall, produced by Armand Schaefer.
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Whirlwind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Whirlwind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whirlwind online?
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Whirlwind (1951) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Whirlwind?
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The main cast of Whirlwind (1951) includes Gene Autry, Champion, Gail Davis, Thurston Hall and Harry Lauter. The film was directed by John English. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whirlwind released?
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Whirlwind was released on April 16, 1951 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Whirlwind worth watching?
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Whirlwind (1951) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.