Billy the Kid
“The one big , stirring out-door story of the Great West!”
Synopsis
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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Johnny Mack Brown
Billy the Kid
Wallace Beery
Pat Garrett
Kay Johnson
Claire
Karl Dane
Swenson
Wyndham Standing
John W. Tunston
Russell Simpson
Angus McSween
Blanche Friderici
Mrs. McSween
Roscoe Ates
Old Stuff
Warner Richmond
Bob Ballinger
James A. Marcus
William P. Donovan
Nelson McDowell
Hatfield
Jack Carlyle
Dick Brewer
John Beck
Butterworth
Chris-Pin Martin
Santiago
Marguerita Padula
Nicky Whoosiz
Aggie Herring
Mrs. Hatfield
Hank Bell
Henchman Polka Dot (uncredited)
Buck Bucko
Cowhand (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Behn, Willard Mack, John T. Neville, W.L. River, Walter Noble Burns, Laurence Stallings
- Original Title
- Billy the Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Harry Behn, Willard Mack, John T. Neville, W.L. River, Walter Noble Burns, Laurence Stallings
Gordon Avil
King Vidor, Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
King Vidor
Producer
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Harry Behn
Writer
Willard Mack
Writer
John T. Neville
Writer
W.L. River
Writer
Gordon Avil
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy the Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Billy the Kid about?
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.
Who directed Billy the Kid?
Billy the Kid was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Billy the Kid?
The principal cast of Billy the Kid includes Johnny Mack Brown, Wallace Beery, Kay Johnson, Karl Dane, Wyndham Standing.
When was Billy the Kid released and how long is it?
Billy the Kid was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Billy the Kid based on a book or true story?
Billy the Kid is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Walter Noble Burns".
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.).