Drama ·Western · United States of America · 1941 · 1h 34m

Billy the Kid

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Director
David Miller
Cast
Robert Taylor as Billy Bonney Brian Donlevy as Jim Sherwood Ian Hunter as Eric Keating Mary Howard as Edith Keating Gene Lockhart as Dan Hickey Lon Chaney Jr. as 'Spike' Hudson
Crew
Leonard Smith — Director of Photography William V. Skall — Director of Photography Robert Kern — Editor David Snell — Original Music Composer Gene Fowler — Screenplay Bradbury Foote — Story
Tagline

WANTED FOR MURDER WILLIAM BONNEY ALIAS "BILLY THE KID"

Synopsis

Billy "The Kid" Bonney is a hot-headed gunslinger who postpones his life of crime when he is befriended and hired by peaceful cattle rancher Eric Keating. When Keating is killed by a rival, Billy seeks revenge, even if it means opposing his old friend, Marshal Jim Sherwood.

Trailer Billy the Kid — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
gunslingeroutlawfeudremakerevengeold friendsfrontier justicehired gunbusiness rivalryvengeancecattlemencattle stampede
Key Collaborators
David Miller Director Leonard Smith Director of Photography William V. Skall Director of Photography Robert Kern Editor David Snell Original Music Composer Gene Fowler Screenplay Bradbury Foote Story Howard Emmett Rogers Story Irving Asher Producer Gile Steele Costume Design Dolly Tree Costume Design
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