The Rough, Tough West | |
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Directed by | Ray Nazarro |
Written by | Barry Shipman |
Produced by | Colbert Clark |
Starring | Charles Starrett Carolina Cotton Jock Mahoney |
Cinematography | Fayte M. Browne |
Edited by | Paul Borofsky |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 54 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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