

Whirlwind Raiders
1948, English. Directed by Vernon Keays.
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It's 1873 and the disbanded Texas Rangers have been replaced by the corrupt Texas State Police.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.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Durango Kid: watch order
Cast & crew
- Vernon KeaysDirector
- Charles StarrettSteve Lanning / The Durango Kid
- Nancy SaundersClaire Ross
- Don ReynoldsTommy Ross
- Fred F. SearsTracy Beaumont
- Doye O'DellGuitar Player
- Smiley BurnetteSmiley Burnette
- Lynn FarrHenchman Slim (uncredited)
- Herman HackBarfly (uncredited)
- Patrick HurstBill Webster (uncredited)
- Jack IngramCaptain Buff Tyson (uncredited)
- Frank LaRueWilson (uncredited)
- Russell MeekerCharlie (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman S. Hall
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Whirlwind Raiders: quick answers
What should I watch before Whirlwind Raiders?
Watch Last Days of Boot Hill (1947), Six-Gun Law (1948), Phantom Valley (1948), and West of Sonora (1948) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Whirlwind Raiders?
Next in the series: Blazing Across the Pecos (1948), Trail to Laredo (1948), and El Dorado Pass (1948).
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How long is Whirlwind Raiders?
Whirlwind Raiders runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
Does Whirlwind Raiders have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Whirlwind Raiders on?
Whirlwind Raiders isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 1948. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Whirlwind Raiders?
If you liked Whirlwind Raiders, try The Comancheros, Ramrod, Dead for a Dollar.
Who directed Whirlwind Raiders?
Whirlwind Raiders (1948) was directed by Vernon Keays and stars Charles Starrett, Nancy Saunders, Don Reynolds.