Challenge of the Range
1949, English. Directed by Ray Nazarro.
Roughing up phantom rustlers!
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Durango Kid: watch order
Cast & crew
- Ray NazarroDirector
- Charles StarrettSteve Roper / The Durango Kid
- Paula RaymondJudy Barton
- Billy HalopReb Matson
- Steve DarrellCal Matson
- Smiley BurnetteSmiley Burnette
- Henry HallJim Barton
- Robert FilmerGrat Largo
- George ChesebroLon Collins (uncredited)
- John CasonHenchman Henley (uncredited)
- Edmund CobbHenchman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ray BennettHenchman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Freddie DanielFiddle Player (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ed Earl Repp
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Challenge of the Range: quick answers
What should I watch before Challenge of the Range?
Watch Blazing Across the Pecos (1948), Trail to Laredo (1948), El Dorado Pass (1948), and Quick on the Trigger (1948) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Challenge of the Range?
Next in the series: Desert Vigilante (1949), Laramie (1949), and The Blazing Trail (1949).
Is Challenge of the Range worth watching?
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How long is Challenge of the Range?
Challenge of the Range runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
Does Challenge of the Range have a post-credits scene?
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Challenge of the Range parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Challenge of the Range is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Challenge of the Range on?
Challenge of the Range isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 April 1949. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Challenge of the Range?
If you liked Challenge of the Range, try Ramrod, Man Without a Star, Go West.
Who directed Challenge of the Range?
Challenge of the Range (1949) was directed by Ray Nazarro and stars Charles Starrett, Paula Raymond, Billy Halop.