

Lightnin' Bill Carson
1936-04-14 · 75 min · ★ 7.0
A lawman captures the notorious "Pecos Kid", who is tried and hanged for his crimes--then starts to have doubts as to whether the Kid actually committed the crimes.
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- Directors
- Sam Newfield
- Production companies
- Excelsior Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Tim McCoyMarshal Lightnin' Bill Carson
Lois JanuaryDolores Costello
Rex LeaseFred Rand aka The Pecos Kid
Harry Worth'Silent' Tom Rand
Karl HackettStack Stone
John Merton'Breed' Hawkins
Joseph W. GirardBanker John Mount
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