The Law vs. Billy the Kid
“Dead for six dollars!”
Synopsis
Billy the Kid is forced to kill for the woman he loves, and is ultimately brought to justice by his old friend Pat Garrett.
Top Cast
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Scott Brady
William 'Billy the Kid' Bonney
Betta St. John
Nita Maxwell
James Griffith
Pat Garrett
Alan Hale Jr.
Bob Ollinger
Paul Cavanagh
John H. Tunstall
William Phillips
Charley Bowdre
Benny Rubin
Arnold Dodge
Steve Darrell
Sheriff Tom Watkins
George Berkeley
Tom O'Folliard
William Tannen
Dave Rudabaugh
Richard H. Cutting
Pete Maxwell (as Richard Cutting)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Gordon
- Original Title
- The Law vs. Billy the Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Bernard Gordon
Henry Freulich
Aaron Stell
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Aaron Stell
Editor
Bernard Gordon
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Law vs. Billy the Kid
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What is The Law vs. Billy the Kid about?
Billy the Kid is forced to kill for the woman he loves, and is ultimately brought to justice by his old friend Pat Garrett.
Who directed The Law vs. Billy the Kid?
The Law vs. Billy the Kid was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in The Law vs. Billy the Kid?
The principal cast of The Law vs. Billy the Kid includes Scott Brady, Betta St. John, James Griffith, Alan Hale Jr., Paul Cavanagh.
When was The Law vs. Billy the Kid released and how long is it?
The Law vs. Billy the Kid was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.