The Kid from Texas
“The true savage story of BILLY THE KID!”
Synopsis
Billy the Kid becomes embroiled in Lincoln County, NM, land wars. When rancher who gave him a break is killed by rival henchman, Billy vows revenge. New employer takes advantage of his naivety to kill rivals, lets the Kid take rap. Kid takes to the hills with friends until caught. Escapes hanging but remains in area to be near employer's young wife with whom he's infatuated
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Audie Murphy
Billy the Kid
Gale Storm
Irene Kain
Albert Dekker
Alexander Kain
Shepperd Strudwick
Jameson
Will Geer
O'Fallon
William Talman
Minninger
Martín Garralaga
Morales
Robert Barrat
General Wallace
Walter Sande
Crowe
Frank Wilcox
Pat Garrett
Dennis Hoey
Major Harper
Ray Teal
Sheriff Rand
Don Haggerty
Morgan
Paul Ford
Copeland
John Phillips
Sid Curtis
Harold Goodwin
Matt Curtis
Zon Murray
Lucas
Tom Trout
Denby
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hardy Andrews, Karl Kamb
- Original Score
- Milton Schwarzwald
- Original Title
- The Kid from Texas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Robert Hardy Andrews, Karl Kamb
Milton Schwarzwald
Charles Van Enger
Frank Gross
Paul Short
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
Kurt Neumann
Director
Karl Kamb
Screenplay
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Frank Gross
Editor
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Paul Short
Producer
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 The Kid from Texas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kid from Texas about?
Billy the Kid becomes embroiled in Lincoln County, NM, land wars. When rancher who gave him a break is killed by rival henchman, Billy vows revenge. New employer takes advantage of his naivety to kill rivals, lets the Kid take rap. Kid takes to the hills with friends until caught. Escapes hanging but remains in area to be near employer's young wife with whom he's infatuated
Who directed The Kid from Texas?
The Kid from Texas was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in The Kid from Texas?
The principal cast of The Kid from Texas includes Audie Murphy, Gale Storm, Albert Dekker, Shepperd Strudwick, Will Geer.
When was The Kid from Texas released and how long is it?
The Kid from Texas was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kid from Texas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid from Texas was composed by Milton Schwarzwald.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid from Texas?
The Kid from Texas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).