The Law vs. Billy the Kid (1954): Cast & Plot
The Law vs. Billy the Kid is a 1954 western directed by William Castle, starring James Griffith as Pat Garrett, Scott Brady and Paul Cavanagh. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- William Castle
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Law vs. Billy the Kid About?
The premise of The Law vs. Billy the Kid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dead for six dollars! Billy the Kid is forced to kill for the woman he loves, and is ultimately brought to justice by his old friend Pat Garrett.
The Law vs. Billy the Kid Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- spanish sign
- engagement ring
- billy the kid character
- falling in love
- pat garrett character
- friend
- woman
- lawman
- outlaw
- san fernando valley california
- bar shootout
- fistfight
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- brawl
- 1880s
- prairie
- new mexico
- american history
- saddle
- best friend
- posse
- outlaw gang
- b western
- gunfight
- shootout
- on the run
- final showdown
- neo western
- fugitive
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- colt .45
- gunslinger
- quick draw
- revolver
- six shooter
- winchester rifle
- repeating rifle
- pistol
- kiss
- murder
- old west
- violence
- sheriff
- friend turned foe
- gunfighter
- horse
- based on true story
- based on play
The Law vs. Billy the Kid Cast & Characters
James Griffith leads the cast as Pat Garrett, with Scott Brady as William 'Billy the Kid' Bonney and Paul Cavanagh as John H. Tunstall. Directed by William Castle; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Castle
- James Griffith as Pat Garrett
- Scott Brady as William 'Billy the Kid' Bonney
- Paul Cavanagh as John H. Tunstall
- Richard H. Cutting as Pete Maxwell (as Richard Cutting)
Also Starring in The Law vs. Billy the Kid
· 7 more- Betta St. John Nita Maxwell
- Alan Hale Jr. Bob Ollinger
- Steve Darrell Sheriff Tom Watkins
- William Tannen Dave Rudabaugh
- Benny Rubin Arnold Dodge
- William Phillips Charley Bowdre
- George Berkeley Tom O'Folliard
More from William Castle
More films directed by William Castle, best-rated first: 13 Ghosts, The Busy Body, I Saw What You Did and The Night Walker.
The Law vs. Billy the Kid Plot Summary
What happens in The Law vs. Billy the Kid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
William Bonney, Scott Brady, cheated out of a half month’s pay, pockets the money anyway and rides off, quickly earning his infamous nickname Billy the Kid as word of his quick draw and defiant streak spreads across the territory.
Pat Garrett, a cowboy who considers Billy a friend, helps him find work at British land baron John H. Tunstall Paul Cavanagh’s vast New Mexico ranch. With Tunstall’s enterprise and influence in the region, rustlers become a constant threat, and Garrett and Billy join forces to guard the property while navigating the uneasy lines between loyalty and law.
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What is Billy the Kid's real name as introduced in the film?
The Law vs. Billy the Kid Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “La ley contra Billy el niño” and “Verdammt ohne Gnade”.
- Also known as
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- La ley contra Billy el niño
- Verdammt ohne Gnade
- La legge contro Billy Kid
- O Último Matador
- La llei contra Billy el Nen
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The Law vs. Billy the Kid FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Law vs. Billy the Kid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Law vs. Billy the Kid?
The Law vs. Billy the Kid runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was The Law vs. Billy the Kid released?
The Law vs. Billy the Kid was released on August 1, 1954.
Who directed The Law vs. Billy the Kid?
The Law vs. Billy the Kid was directed by William Castle.
More films by William Castle Who is in the cast of The Law vs. Billy the Kid?
The Law vs. Billy the Kid stars James Griffith as Pat Garrett, Scott Brady as William 'Billy the Kid' Bonney and Paul Cavanagh as John H. Tunstall, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Law vs. Billy the Kid have a post-credit scene?
No. The Law vs. Billy the Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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