Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Music western

Billy The Kid Returns (1938): Cast

Billy The Kid Returns (1938) movie poster

Billy The Kid Returns is a 1938 music western directed by Joseph Kane, starring Wade Boteler as Sheriff Pat Garrett, Roy Rogers and Joseph Crehan. It runs 53 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Billy The Kid Returns (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
53 min
Director
Joseph Kane
Genres
Western , Music , Comedy , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Billy The Kid Returns About?

The premise of Billy The Kid Returns without spoilers.

Pat Garrett’s pursuit ends with Billy the Kid’s death, but the outlaw’s exact fate remains unknown. Roy Rogers, a dead‑rising look‑alike, is taken for Billy and convinces Garrett to let him assume the outlaw’s identity. Though Billy had been a murderer, he championed homesteaders against powerful ranchers. Roy now fights for justice and the woman he loves, continuing the cause without the bloodshed.

Billy The Kid Returns Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • criminal
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Billy The Kid Returns Cast & Characters

Wade Boteler leads the cast as Sheriff Pat Garrett, with Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers and Joseph Crehan as U.S. Marshal Dave Conway. Directed by Joseph Kane; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Billy The Kid Returns

· 12 more
From the director

More from Joseph Kane

More films directed by Joseph Kane: The Man Who Died Twice, The Crooked Circle, Last Stagecoach West and Accused of Murder.

Full filmography

Seen Billy The Kid Returns?

FAQ

Billy The Kid Returns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Billy The Kid Returns, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Billy The Kid Returns?

Billy The Kid Returns runs 53 minutes.

When was Billy The Kid Returns released?

Billy The Kid Returns was released on September 4, 1938.

Who directed Billy The Kid Returns?

Billy The Kid Returns was directed by Joseph Kane.

More films by Joseph Kane

Who is in the cast of Billy The Kid Returns?

Billy The Kid Returns stars Wade Boteler as Sheriff Pat Garrett, Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers and Joseph Crehan as U.S. Marshal Dave Conway, among 16 credited actors.

Does Billy The Kid Returns have a post-credit scene?

No. Billy The Kid Returns has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app