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title: "Challenge of the Range"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/challenge-of-the-range-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 294218
imdb_id: "tt0041237"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 54
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Challenge of the Range (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/challenge-of-the-range-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Challenge of the Range is a film first released in 1949. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/challenge-of-the-range-1949#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ray Nazarro
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charles Starrett** as *Steve Roper / The Durango Kid*
- **Paula Raymond** as *Judy Barton*
- **Billy Halop** as *Reb Matson*
- **Steve Darrell** as *Cal Matson*
- **Smiley Burnette** as *Smiley Burnette*
- **Henry Hall** as *Jim Barton*
- **Robert Filmer** as *Grat Largo*
- **George Chesebro** as *Lon Collins (uncredited)*
- **John Cason** as *Henchman Henley (uncredited)*
- **Edmund Cobb** as *Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Challenge of the Range?
Streaming availability for Challenge of the Range varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Challenge of the Range worth watching?
Challenge of the Range holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Challenge of the Range and when was it released?
Challenge of the Range is a feature film with a runtime of 54 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Challenge of the Range?
Challenge of the Range was directed by Ray Nazarro.

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