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Tim Holt
The Fargo Kid
Ray Whitley
Johnny
Emmett Lynn
Whopper
Jane Drummond
Jenny Winters
Cy Kendall
Nick Kane
Ernie Adams
Bush Cleveland
Paul Fix
Deuce Mallory
Paul Scardon
Caleb Winters
Glenn Strange
Sheriff Dave
Mary MacLaren
Mrs. Sarah Winters
Ken Card
Banjo player
Tommy Coats
Banjo player
Billy Franey
Banjo player
Dick Hogan
Young Man with Ore
Herman Nowlin
Deputy
Ezra Paulette
Musician
Lee Phelps
Bartender
Charles Quirk
Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Killy
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur V. Jones, Morton Grant
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- The Fargo Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Killy
Arthur V. Jones, Morton Grant, W.C. Tuttle
John Leipold
Harry J. Wild
Frederic Knudtson
Bert Gilroy, Lee S. Marcus
Department Leadership Roster
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Arthur V. Jones
Screenplay
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Morton Grant
Screenplay
Edward Killy
Director
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fargo Kid.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fargo Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fargo Kid about?
The Fargo Kid is mistaken for a killer and is hired to kill another man...
Who directed The Fargo Kid?
The Fargo Kid was directed by Edward Killy.
Who stars in The Fargo Kid?
The principal cast of The Fargo Kid includes Tim Holt, Ray Whitley, Emmett Lynn, Jane Drummond, Cy Kendall.
When was The Fargo Kid released and how long is it?
The Fargo Kid was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fargo Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fargo Kid was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fargo Kid?
The Fargo Kid holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).