The Dakota Kid
“From REPUBLIC - Home of Roy Rogers... Rex Allen... Allan "Rocky" Lane... Come the Rough Ridin' Kids!”
Synopsis
Dakota Kid is a young outlaw who joins a gang headed by Ace Crandall. Crandall's aim is to unseat Sheriff Tom White and then use his power to enrich himself at the community's expense. Dakota impersonates a long-lost nephew of the sheriff, and is made a marshal. Through his association with the sheriff's grandson, Red White and his friend Judy, plus falling in love with Mary Lewis, the Kid gradually reforms.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- William Lively
- Original Title
- The Dakota Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Ford
William Lively
Department Leadership Roster
William Lively
Screenplay
Philip Ford
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dakota Kid.
Similar Titles to The Dakota Kid
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.3
7.3
5.3
6.0
6.1
5.8
6.2
6.5
6.2
5.9
8.0
6.2
5.9
6.4
4.9
6.1
7.1
6.7
8.0
More Like The Dakota Kid
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Dakota Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dakota Kid about?
Dakota Kid is a young outlaw who joins a gang headed by Ace Crandall. Crandall's aim is to unseat Sheriff Tom White and then use his power to enrich himself at the community's expense. Dakota impersonates a long-lost nephew of the sheriff, and is made a marshal. Through his association with the sheriff's grandson, Red White and his friend Judy, plus falling in love with Mary Lewis, the Kid gradually reforms.
Who directed The Dakota Kid?
The Dakota Kid was directed by Philip Ford.
Who stars in The Dakota Kid?
The principal cast of The Dakota Kid includes Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen, James Bell, Danny Morton, Margaret Field.
When was The Dakota Kid released and how long is it?
The Dakota Kid was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dakota Kid?
The Dakota Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).