Billy the Kid
“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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-02
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Robert Taylor
Billy Bonney
Brian Donlevy
Jim Sherwood
Ian Hunter
Eric Keating
Mary Howard
Edith Keating
Gene Lockhart
Dan Hickey
Lon Chaney Jr.
'Spike' Hudson
Henry O'Neill
Tim Ward
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Ed Bronson (blacksmith)
Cy Kendall
Cass McAndrews, Sheriff
Ted Adams
'Buz' Cobb
Frank Conlan
Judge Blake
Frank Puglia
Pedro Gonzales
Mitchell Lewis
Bart Hodges
Dick Curtis
Kirby Claxton
Grant Withers
Ed Shanahan
Joe Yule
Milton
Earl Gunn
Jesse Martin
Carl Pitti
'Bat' Smithers
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Fowler
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Billy the Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Miller
Gene Fowler, Bradbury Foote, Howard Emmett Rogers
David Snell
Leonard Smith, William V. Skall
Robert Kern
Irving Asher
Department Leadership Roster
David Miller
Director
Gene Fowler
Screenplay
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
David Snell
Original Music Composer
William V. Skall
Director of Photography
Robert Kern
Editor
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Irving Asher
Producer
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy the Kid
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What is Billy the Kid about?
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.
Who directed Billy the Kid?
Billy the Kid was directed by David Miller.
Who stars in Billy the Kid?
The principal cast of Billy the Kid includes Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy, Ian Hunter, Mary Howard, Gene Lockhart.
When was Billy the Kid released and how long is it?
Billy the Kid was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Billy the Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy the Kid was composed by David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Billy the Kid?
Billy the Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).