Kid Blue
“A funny thing happened to Kid Blue on the way to the robbery.”
Synopsis
Bickford Waner, an apparently naive young man from Fort Worth, arrives in the tiny Texas town of Dime Box and takes on a variety of menial jobs. He's befriended by Reese Ford and his wife Molly, but before long Molly has seduced Bickford. Only with the arrival of Bickford's former girlfriend Janet Conforto is it revealed that Bickford is actually the notorious train robber Kid Blue. Humiliated by a scandal arising from his affair with his friend's wife, Bickford gives up on going straight and plots a crime.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Kid Blue (1973) Official Trailer #1 - Dennis Hopper Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-26
Top Cast
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Dennis Hopper
Bickford Waner
Warren Oates
Reese Ford
Peter Boyle
Preacher Bob
Ben Johnson
Sheriff 'Mean John' Simpson
Lee Purcell
Molly Ford
Janice Rule
Janet Conforto
Ralph Waite
Drummer
Clifton James
Mr. Hendricks
José Torvay
Old Coyote
Mary Jackson
Mrs. Evans
Jay Varela
Mendoza
Jack Starrett
Tough Guy (as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr.)
Warren Finnerty
Wills
Owen Orr
Train Robber #1
Richard Rust
Train Robber #2
Howard Hesseman
Confectionary Man (as Howard Hessman)
M. Emmet Walsh
Barber
Henry Smith
Joe Cloudmaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Frawley
- Screenplay & Story
- Bud Shrake
- Original Score
- Tim McIntire, John Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Kid Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Frawley
Bud Shrake
Tim McIntire, John Rubinstein
Billy Williams
Stefan Arnsten
Marvin Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Shrake
Screenplay
James Frawley
Director
Tim McIntire
Original Music Composer
Marvin Schwartz
Producer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Theadora Van Runkle
Costume Design
Joel Schiller
Production Design
John Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
Stefan Arnsten
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kid Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kid Blue about?
Bickford Waner, an apparently naive young man from Fort Worth, arrives in the tiny Texas town of Dime Box and takes on a variety of menial jobs. He's befriended by Reese Ford and his wife Molly, but before long Molly has seduced Bickford. Only with the arrival of Bickford's former girlfriend Janet Conforto is it revealed that Bickford is actually the notorious train robber Kid Blue. Humiliated by a scandal arising from his affair with his friend's wife, Bickford gives up on going straight and plots a crime.
Who directed Kid Blue?
Kid Blue was directed by James Frawley.
Who stars in Kid Blue?
The principal cast of Kid Blue includes Dennis Hopper, Warren Oates, Peter Boyle, Ben Johnson, Lee Purcell.
When was Kid Blue released and how long is it?
Kid Blue was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Kid Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kid Blue was composed by Tim McIntire, John Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kid Blue?
Kid Blue holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).