Whirlwind Raiders(1948)
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Whirlwind Raiders Synopsis
It's 1873 and the disbanded Texas Rangers have been replaced by the corrupt Texas State Police. Steve Lanning arrives posing as a wanted outlaw to get in with them in his attempt to have them replaced. His inside work helps the Durango Kid break up the State Police raids but he is in trouble when his secret identity as Durango becomes known to them.
Whirlwind Raiders (1948) is a western film directed by Vernon Keays, released on May 12, 1948 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Charles Starrett, Nancy Saunders, Don Reynolds and Fred F. Sears. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Vernon Keays
- Writers:
- Norman S. Hall
- Cinematographer:
- M.A. Andersen
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Whirlwind Raiders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Starrett
as Steve Lanning / The Durango Kid
Nancy Saunders
as Claire Ross
Don Reynolds
as Tommy Ross
Fred F. Sears
as Tracy Beaumont
Doye O'Dell
as Guitar Player
Smiley Burnette
as Smiley Burnette
- Lynn Farr
Lynn Farr
as Henchman Slim (uncredited)
Herman Hack
as Barfly (uncredited)
- Patrick Hurst
Patrick Hurst
as Bill Webster (uncredited)
Jack Ingram
as Captain Buff Tyson (uncredited)
Frank LaRue
as Wilson (uncredited)
- Russell Meeker
Russell Meeker
as Charlie (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Vernon Keays, written by Norman S. Hall.
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Whirlwind Raiders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Whirlwind Raiders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whirlwind Raiders online?
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Who stars in Whirlwind Raiders?
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The main cast of Whirlwind Raiders (1948) includes Charles Starrett, Nancy Saunders, Don Reynolds, Fred F. Sears and Doye O'Dell. The film was directed by Vernon Keays. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whirlwind Raiders released?
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Whirlwind Raiders was released on May 12, 1948 and runs for 54m.
Is Whirlwind Raiders worth watching?
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Whirlwind Raiders (1948) holds an average rating of 7.5 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.