The Rough, Tough West

The Rough, Tough West (1952) is a western, music film directed by Ray Nazarro rated 7.0/10.

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.

Cast

Charles Starrett

Steve Holden / The Durango Kid

Smiley Burnette

Smiley Burnette

Carolina Cotton

Carolina

Jock Mahoney

Big Jack Mahoney

Pee Wee King

Pee Wee - Golden West Cowboys Band Leader

Marshall Reed

Fulton (uncredited)

Fred F. Sears

Pete Walker / Doctor (uncredited)