Buckaroo from Powder River (1947)

Bandit Pop Ryland and his two sons, Clint and Dave, are planning their biggest job; the printing and distribution of territorial bonds. The elder Ryland contracts a hired gunman, McCall, to... See full summary »

Director:

Ray Nazarro

Writer:

Norman S. Hall (original screenplay)

Stars:

Charles Starrett, Eve Miller, Forrest Taylor

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charles Starrett	...	Steve Lacey / The Durango Kid
Eve Miller	...	Molly Parnell
Forrest Taylor	...	Pop Ryland
Paul Campbell	...	Tommy Ryland
The Cass County Boys	...	Musicians
Bert Dodson	...	Bass Player (as The Cass County Boys)
Fred S. Martin	...	Accordion Player (as The Cass County Boys)
Jerry Scoggins	...	Guitar Player (as The Cass County Boys)
Smiley Burnette	...	Smiley

Storyline

Bandit Pop Ryland and his two sons, Clint and Dave, are planning their biggest job; the printing and distribution of territorial bonds. The elder Ryland contracts a hired gunman, McCall, to dispose of his stepson, Tommy, who knows what his step-family members are up to. The Durango Kid captures McCall, takes the letter and presents himself, Steve Lacey, as the hired killer. He stages a fake killing, and discovers the Ryland's scheme. Cling ambushes Durango and is killed in a gunfight, and Durango also shoots McCall who has made an escape. Cash-Register salesman Smiley Burnette aids Steve/Durango in rounding up the remaining villains.

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Plot Keywords:

durango kid | letter | gunfight | cash register | gang leader | 

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Taglines:

THE DURANGO KID and SMILEY OUT-GUN RANGE OUTLAWS (original poster-nearly all caps)

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Genres:

Action | Music | Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 October 1947 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vaqueiro Vingador

Filming Locations:

Walker Ranch - 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Cecil Could See"
Written by Smiley Burnette
Performed by Smiley Burnette and The Cass County Boys

User Reviews

Two Durangos are better than one !

In this 1947 cowboy programmer , Charles Starrett returns in his role as the black-masked Durango Kid. The great Smiley Burnette is along again to help Durango bust up a counterfeiting ring in his usual, commanding way.

Along the way, a villain's step-son joins forces with the Kid, even masquerading as him to fool the no good thieving ruffians ! Burnette is outstanding as the sidekick, and the Cass County Boys are in fine form with their musical numbers.

The Durango Kid films are always enjoyable and I found this one very interesting. It was a good mix of action , humor and music. This one should appeal to all genre fans.