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South of Death Valley
South of Death Valley

South of Death Valley

Starrett's a two-gun terror! Smiley's a hit tune riot!

Genres

Western

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When Steve Downey arrives to reopen his brother-in-law's gold mine, he finds a war between the ranchers and the miners. Ashton has had the water poisoned killing cattle. When Ashton's men find Steve's hat, they kill Tom Tavish and frame Steve for the murder. Escaping jail the Durango Kid goes into action.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

54 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

08 August 1949

Country

United States of America

Cast

Charles Starrett

Charles Starrett

Steve Downey aka The Durango Kid

Gail Davis

Gail Davis

Molly Tavish

Fred F. Sears

Fred F. Sears

Sam Ashton

Lee Roberts

Lee Roberts

Scotty Tavish

Richard Emory

Richard Emory

Tommy Tavish

Clayton Moore

Clayton Moore

Henchman Brad

Tommy Duncan

Tommy Duncan

Tommy, Band Leader

Smiley Burnette

Smiley Burnette

Self

Jack Evans

Jack Evans

Townsman (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton

Chuck Hamilton

Henchman (uncredited)

Kermit Maynard

Kermit Maynard

Henchman (uncredited)

George Morrell

George Morrell

Townsman (uncredited)

Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Major Porter Mullen (uncredited)

Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson

Townsman (uncredited)

George Sowards

George Sowards

Townsman (uncredited)

Blackie Whiteford

Blackie Whiteford

Townsman (uncredited)

Al Wyatt Sr.

Al Wyatt Sr.

Henchman (uncredited)

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