Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid (1989): Cast
Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid is a 1989 historical western directed by William A. Graham, starring Burr Steers as Billy Henchman, Gore Vidal and Val Kilmer. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Turner Network Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid About?
The premise of Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid without spoilers.
The TV movie dramatizes the life of Billy the Kid, portraying him as both a cold‑blooded murderer and an All‑American youth, following Gore Vidal’s historical novel. Produced for Turner Network Television, the adaptation brings Vidal’s vivid, revisionist portrait of the legendary outlaw to the screen.
Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revisionist western
- holed up in shack
- quick draw
- small town
- rifle
- character name as title
- billy the kid character
- pat garrett character
- three word title
- silver city
- billy the kid
- mexico
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- roswell new mexico
- fort sumner new mexico
- silver city new mexico
- new mexico territory
- arizona territory
- lincoln county new mexico
- lincoln county war
- santa fe new mexico
- fort sumner
- last stand
- fugitive
- escape
- wanted poster
- shotgun
- repeating rifle
- revolver
- colt .45
- six shooter
- pistol
- hideout
- chase
- manhunt
- posse
- pat garrett
- street shootout
- american history
- death of protagonist
- main character shot
- old west
- ambush
- saloon
- sheriff
- arrest
- gunfight
- shootout
- cowboys and outlaws
- cowboy
- horse
Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid Cast & Characters
Burr Steers leads the cast as Billy Henchman, with Gore Vidal as Preacher (uncredited) and Val Kilmer as William Bonney. Directed by William A. Graham; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director William A. Graham
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Burr Steers as Billy Henchman -
Gore Vidal as Preacher (uncredited) -
Val Kilmer as William Bonney -
Wilford Brimley as Gov. Lew Wallace
Also Starring in Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid
· 6 more- John O'Hurley Dolan
- Julie Carmen Celsa
- Andrew Bicknell Tunstall
- Duncan Regehr Pat Garrett
- Ned Vaughn Charlie
- Patrick Massett Tom
Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “La vera storia di Billy the Kid” and “Gejagt bis in den Tod”.
- Also known as
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- La vera storia di Billy the Kid
- Gejagt bis in den Tod
- Билли Кид
- Billy the Kid: A Lenda
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Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid?
Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid released?
Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid was released on May 10, 1989.
Who directed Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid?
Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid was directed by William A. Graham.
More films by William A. Graham Who is in the cast of Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid?
Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid stars Burr Steers as Billy Henchman, Gore Vidal as Preacher (uncredited) and Val Kilmer as William Bonney, among 10 credited actors.
Does Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid have a post-credit scene?
No. Gore Vidal’s Billy the Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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