Lawless Empire (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, Lawless Empire is a western film directed by Vernon Keays, running about 58 minutes. “RIDE THE THRILL-TRAIL WITH THE DURANGO KID!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the lawless town of Dusty Gulch, the Durango Kid comes to the aid of Reverend Harding in his fight against Blaze Howard and his henchman. When Durango foils all bad guy's plans, Blaze's boss Doc Weston realizes Cannonball it tipping off Durango. Weston then lets Cannonball overhear false information that will send Durango into a fatal trap.
Who’s in it. Lawless Empire stars Charles Starrett as Steve Ranson / The Durango Kid, Tex Harding as Reverend Tex Harding, Dub Taylor as Cannonball and Mildred Law as Vicky Harding, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lawless Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lawless Empire tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lawless Empire (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lawless Empire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lawless Empire?
- Lawless Empire stars Charles Starrett, Tex Harding, Dub Taylor, Mildred Law and Bob Wills.
- When was Lawless Empire released?
- Lawless Empire was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.