Cyclone Fury (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Cyclone Fury is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 53 minutes. “Charles Starrett and Smiley Burnette come through high...wide...and then some for the U.S. Army” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A late entry in Columbia's seemingly endless Durango Kid Western series, Cyclone Fury was augmented with a hefty dose of stock footage from an earlier Durango effort, Galloping Thunder (1946), footage that included sidekick Smiley Burnette warbling "Hear the Wind (Singing a Cowboy Song)" accompanied by Merle Travis and his Bronco Busters.
Who’s in it. Cyclone Fury stars Charles Starrett as The Durango Kid / Steve Reynolds, Fred F. Sears as Captain Barham, Clayton Moore as Grat Hanlon and Robert J. Wilke as Henchman Bunco (as Bob Wilke), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cyclone Fury has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cyclone Fury page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cyclone Fury 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 Cyclone Fury (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cyclone Fury change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cyclone Fury worth watching?
- Cyclone Fury holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cyclone Fury?
- Cyclone Fury stars Charles Starrett, Fred F. Sears, Clayton Moore, Robert J. Wilke and Merle Travis.
- When was Cyclone Fury released?
- Cyclone Fury was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.