Billy the Kid
“He was a Cold-Blooded killer and the All-American Boy”
Synopsis
Gore Vidal's historical novel is brought to life in this television production of Turner Network Television's Billy the Kid.
Top Cast
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Val Kilmer
William Bonney
Duncan Regehr
Pat Garrett
Julie Carmen
Celsa
René Auberjonois
Tunstall's Cousin
Wilford Brimley
Gov. Lew Wallace
Tom Everett
Michael Parks
Rynerson
Albert Salmi
Mr. Maxwell
Red West
Joe Grant
Patrick Massett
Tom
Ned Vaughn
Charlie
Nate Esformes
Valdez
Andrew Bicknell
Tunstall
John O'Hurley
Dolan
Burr Steers
Billy Henchman
Gore Vidal
Preacher (uncredited)
Mike Casper
Ollinger
Jack Dunlap
Brady
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Gore Vidal
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Billy the Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Turner Network Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Gore Vidal
Laurence Rosenthal
Dennis C. Lewiston
Robert M. Sertner, Frank von Zerneck
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Graham
Director
Gore Vidal
Writer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Dennis C. Lewiston
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
Gore Vidal's historical novel is brought to life in this television production of Turner Network Television's Billy the Kid.
Who directed Billy the Kid?
Billy the Kid was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in Billy the Kid?
The principal cast of Billy the Kid includes Val Kilmer, Duncan Regehr, Julie Carmen, René Auberjonois, Wilford Brimley.
When was Billy the Kid released and how long is it?
Billy the Kid was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Billy the Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy the Kid was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
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.).