The Rough, Tough West(1952)
The Rough, Tough West Synopsis
Charles Starrett returns as the Durango Kid in Columbia's Rough, Tough, West. For most of the film, however, Starrett is known as "Steve Holden," a former Texas Ranger who comes to a wide-open mining town to visit an old friend (Jack -- later Jock -- Mahoney). Alas, said friend has turned bad, and is busy arranging a major land grab when Steve arrives on the scene. With deep regret, our hero dons his Durango disguise to thwart his ex-friend's criminal activities.
The Rough, Tough West (1952) is a western and music film directed by Ray Nazarro, released on June 14, 1952 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Carolina Cotton and Jock Mahoney. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Nazarro
- Writers:
- Barry Shipman
- Producers:
- Colbert Clark
- Cinematographer:
- Fayte M. Browne
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Rough, Tough West Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Starrett
as Steve Holden / The Durango Kid
Smiley Burnette
as Smiley Burnette
Carolina Cotton
as Carolina
Jock Mahoney
as Big Jack Mahoney
- Pee Wee King
Pee Wee King
as Pee Wee - Golden West Cowboys Band Leader
Marshall Reed
as Fulton (uncredited)
Fred F. Sears
as Pete Walker / Doctor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ray Nazarro, written by Barry Shipman, produced by Colbert Clark.
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The Rough, Tough West Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Rough, Tough West – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Rough, Tough West?
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The main cast of The Rough, Tough West (1952) includes Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Carolina Cotton, Jock Mahoney and Pee Wee King. 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 The Rough, Tough West released?
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The Rough, Tough West was released on June 14, 1952 and runs for 54m.
Is The Rough, Tough West worth watching?
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The Rough, Tough West (1952) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.