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Arizona Whirlwind (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1944, Arizona Whirlwind is a western film directed by Robert Emmett Tansey, running about 59 minutes. “Teamed To Blaze In A Trail Of Action...In A Whirlwind Of Western Thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. US marshals Ken, Hoot and Bob stop a gang dressed as Indians from robbing the stage. After getting repairs at the relay station, but before they get to town, another trap is set, but they get away. In town, they search the stage and find nothing. But hidden in the axle grease can are diamonds. Polini wants them cut into smaller diamonds so that he can easily dispose of them. Throughout this Western, the courageous trio faces off against cunning opponents, including the gang's merciless leader (Ian Keith) and an unsuspecting banker (Karl Hackett).

Who’s in it. Arizona Whirlwind stars Ken Maynard as Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson as Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele as Bob Steele and Myrna Dell as Ruth Hampton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Arizona Whirlwind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arizona Whirlwind page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arizona Whirlwind 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 Arizona Whirlwind (1944)?
In US, Arizona Whirlwind is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Arizona Whirlwind worth watching?
Arizona Whirlwind holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Arizona Whirlwind?
Arizona Whirlwind stars Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele, Myrna Dell and Ian Keith.
When was Arizona Whirlwind released?
Arizona Whirlwind was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.