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Billy the Kid
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Billy the Kid

1930-10-16 · 95 min · ★ 4.7

Western

Billy, after shooting down land baron William Donovan's henchmen for killing Billy's boss, is hunted down and captured by his friend, Sheriff Pat Garrett. He escapes and is on his way to Mexico when Garrett, recapturing him, must decide whether to bring him in or to let him go.

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Directors
King Vidor
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Johnny Mack BrownJohnny Mack BrownBilly the Kid
Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryPat Garrett
Kay JohnsonKay JohnsonClaire
Karl DaneKarl DaneSwenson
Wyndham StandingWyndham StandingJohn W. Tunston
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonAngus McSween
Blanche FridericiBlanche FridericiMrs. McSween
Roscoe AtesRoscoe AtesOld Stuff
Warner RichmondWarner RichmondBob Ballinger
James A. MarcusJames A. MarcusWilliam P. Donovan
Nelson McDowellNelson McDowellHatfield
Jack CarlyleDick Brewer
John BeckButterworth
Chris-Pin MartinChris-Pin MartinSantiago
Marguerita PadulaMarguerita PadulaNicky Whoosiz
Aggie HerringAggie HerringMrs. Hatfield
Hank BellHank BellHenchman Polka Dot (uncredited)
Buck BuckoCowhand (uncredited)
Roy BuckoPosseman (uncredited)
Bob CardCowhand (uncredited)

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