Challenge of the Range(1949)
Roughing up phantom rustlers!
Challenge of the Range Synopsis
Charles Starrett once more dons the mask of mysterious do-gooder "The Durango Kid" in Columbia's Challenge of the Range. Wandering cowboy Steve Roper (Starrett) is hired by the Farmers Association to stem the activities of a group of gunmen who are driving ranchers off their land. The most likely suspect turns out to be innocent: the real culprits are within the Association itself. With the help of the chief suspect's son, Roper brings the crooks to justice.
Challenge of the Range (1949) is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, released on April 2, 1949 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Charles Starrett, Paula Raymond, Billy Halop and Steve Darrell. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Nazarro
- Writers:
- Ed Earl Repp
- Producers:
- Colbert Clark
- Cinematographer:
- Rex Wimpy
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Challenge of the Range Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Starrett
as Steve Roper / The Durango Kid
Paula Raymond
as Judy Barton
Billy Halop
as Reb Matson
Steve Darrell
as Cal Matson
Smiley Burnette
as Smiley Burnette
Henry Hall
as Jim Barton
- Robert Filmer
Robert Filmer
as Grat Largo
George Chesebro
as Lon Collins (uncredited)
John Cason
as Henchman Henley (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
as Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ray Bennett
as Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Freddie Daniel
Freddie Daniel
as Fiddle Player (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ray Nazarro, written by Ed Earl Repp, produced by Colbert Clark.
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Challenge of the Range Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Challenge of the Range – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Challenge of the Range?
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The main cast of Challenge of the Range (1949) includes Charles Starrett, Paula Raymond, Billy Halop, Steve Darrell and Smiley Burnette. The film was directed by Ray Nazarro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Challenge of the Range released?
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Challenge of the Range was released on April 2, 1949 and runs for 54m.
Is Challenge of the Range worth watching?
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Challenge of the Range (1949) holds an average rating of 6.5 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.