The Pinto Kid
“Smashing The West's Most Ruthless Cattle-Rustlin' Cut-Throats!”
Synopsis
Pinto Kid was one of Charles Starrett's last "formula" westerns before he permanently assumed the screen guise of the Durango Kid. The story takes places just after the Civil War, with hostilities between Yanks and Rebels still in effect between Kansas and Texas. The villain, cattle rustler Vic Landreau, intends to play both factions down the middle for his own benefit. But Landreau meets his match in the form of wandering do-gooder Jud Calvert.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton
- Original Title
- The Pinto Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Fred Myton
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Myton
Screenplay
Lambert Hillyer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pinto Kid
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What is The Pinto Kid about?
Pinto Kid was one of Charles Starrett's last "formula" westerns before he permanently assumed the screen guise of the Durango Kid. The story takes places just after the Civil War, with hostilities between Yanks and Rebels still in effect between Kansas and Texas. The villain, cattle rustler Vic Landreau, intends to play both factions down the middle for his own benefit. But Landreau meets his match in the form of wandering do-gooder Jud Calvert.
Who directed The Pinto Kid?
The Pinto Kid was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in The Pinto Kid?
The principal cast of The Pinto Kid includes Charles Starrett, Louise Currie, Bob Nolan, Paul Sutton, Hank Bell.
When was The Pinto Kid released and how long is it?
The Pinto Kid was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.