Laramie

1949 0h 55m EN

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 4

Western

Synopsis

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A major Indian uprising is expected and Wyoming military posts are alerted. Colonel Dennison is meeting with Chief Eagle and his son Running Wolf when Chief Eagle is mysteriously shot. Steve Holden, an agent for the government peace commission, with the aid of a wandering shoemaker, Smiley, discover the troubles and the Chief's murder have been instigated by Cronin, the regimental scout, for personal gain for he and his gang of outlaws.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Charles Starrett
Steve Holden / Durango Kid
Fred F. Sears
Colonel Ron Dennison (as Fred Sears)
Tommy Ivo
Denny Dennison
Elton Britt
Singing Sergeant
Smiley Burnette
Smiley Burnette
Jay Silverheels
Running Wolf (uncredited)
Emile Avery
Trooper (uncredited)
John Cason
Henchman (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ray Nazarro
Writers: Barry Shipman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Fun facts 🍿

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RUNTIME

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Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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77 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Durango Kid Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ray Nazarro, shot by Rex Wimpy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Borofsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Charles Starrett and Fred F. Sears and Tommy Ivo carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0041577 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ray Nazarro directs. Rex Wimpy behind the camera. Paul Borofsky cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
277 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Part of the "The Durango Kid Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Ray Nazarro, shot by Rex Wimpy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Paul Borofsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Charles Starrett and Fred F. Sears and Tommy Ivo carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0041577 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Rex Wimpy
Editing: Paul Borofsky
Runtime: 55 min · 0h 55m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Laramie (1949)

Part of

The Durango Kid Collection

One of the most popular western series of the 40's and 50's starring Charles Starrett as the hero who wore a mask to hide his identity. The stories always provided plenty of comedy relief and was one of the longest running series of all times.