Charles Starrett returns as the Durango Kid in Columbia's Rough, Tough, West. For most of the film, however, Starrett is known as "Steve Holden," a former Texas Ranger who comes to a wide-open mining town to visit an old friend (Jack -- later Jock -- Mahoney). Alas, said friend has turned bad, and is busy arranging a major land grab when Steve arrives on the scene. With deep regret, our hero dons his Durango disguise to thwart his ex-friend's criminal activities.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Charles StarrettSteve Holden / The Durango Kid | Steve Holden / The Durango Kid |
 Smiley BurnetteSmiley Burnette | Smiley Burnette |
 Carolina CottonCarolina | Carolina |
 Jock MahoneyBig Jack Mahoney | Big Jack Mahoney |
| PPee Wee KingPee Wee - Golden West Cowboys Band Leader | Pee Wee - Golden West Cowboys Band Leader |
 Marshall ReedFulton (uncredited) | Fulton (uncredited) |
 Fred F. SearsPete Walker / Doctor (uncredited) | Pete Walker / Doctor (uncredited) |