The Cimarron Kid
“He led the last great outlaw raids !”
Synopsis
After being falsely accused of a payroll heist, The Kid heads for the high country where he joins a gang of outlaws slaughtered during a daylight bank robbery. Hiding out in a local ranch, he falls in love with the rancher's daughter, who tries to rehabilitate the cowboy.
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Audie Murphy
Bill Doolin / The Cimarron Kid
Beverly Tyler
Carrie Roberts
James Best
Bitter Creek Dalton
Yvette Duguay
Cimarron Rose Adams (as Yvette Dugay)
John Hudson
Dynamite Dick Dalton
Hugh O'Brian
Red Buck
Roy Roberts
Pat Roberts
David Bauer
Sam Swanson
Noah Beery Jr.
Bob Dalton (as Noah Beery)
Leif Erickson
Marshal John Sutton
John Hubbard
George Weber
Frank Silvera
Stacey Marshall
John Bromfield
John Bromfield Tulsa Jack (uncredited)
Rand Brooks
Emmett Dalton (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
Webb Thompson (uncredited)
Martin Cichy
Posse Member (uncredited)
Tristram Coffin
Silk Conrad (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Stevens
- Original Title
- The Cimarron Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Louis Stevens, Kay Lenard
Charles P. Boyle
Frank Gross
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Stevens
Screenplay
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Budd Boetticher
Director
Frank Gross
Editor
Ted Richmond
Producer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cimarron Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cimarron Kid about?
After being falsely accused of a payroll heist, The Kid heads for the high country where he joins a gang of outlaws slaughtered during a daylight bank robbery. Hiding out in a local ranch, he falls in love with the rancher's daughter, who tries to rehabilitate the cowboy.
Who directed The Cimarron Kid?
The Cimarron Kid was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in The Cimarron Kid?
The principal cast of The Cimarron Kid includes Audie Murphy, Beverly Tyler, James Best, Yvette Duguay, John Hudson.
When was The Cimarron Kid released and how long is it?
The Cimarron Kid was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cimarron Kid?
The Cimarron Kid holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).