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The Dakota Kid (1951)

NR · 1951-07-01 · 1h 0m · EN
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Dakota Kid is a young outlaw who joins a gang headed by Ace Crandall. Crandall's aim is to unseat Sheriff Tom White and then use his power to enrich himself at the community's expense. Dakota impersonates a long-lost nephew of the sheriff, and is made a marshal. Through his association with the sheriff's grandson, Red White and his friend Judy, plus falling in love with Mary Lewis, the Kid gradually reforms.

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Philip FordDirector

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Michael ChapinMichael ChapinRedEilene JanssenEilene JanssenJudy DawsonJames BellJames BellSheriff Tom WhiteDanny MortonDanny MortonDakota KidMargaret FieldMargaret FieldMary LewisRobert ShayneRobert ShayneAce CrandallRoy BarcroftRoy BarcroftHenchman Turk SmithMauritz HugoMauritz HugoSquire MasonHouse Peters Jr.House Peters Jr.Sam DawsonConnie Lee BennettConnie Lee BennettCole WhiteMike RaganMike RaganMessengerLee BennettLee BennettCole White

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Outlaw

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinityOutlawPacingShortDirector preference475293Actor preference180036 · 393343 · 283938Country preferenceUs

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What is The Dakota Kid about?

Dakota Kid is a young outlaw who joins a gang headed by Ace Crandall. Crandall's aim is to unseat Sheriff Tom White and then use his power to enrich himself at the community's expense. Dakota impersonates a long-lost nephew of the sheriff, and is made a marshal. Through his association with the sheriff's grandson, Red White and his friend Judy, plus falling in love with Mary Lewis, the Kid gradually reforms.

How long is The Dakota Kid?

The Dakota Kid has a runtime of 60 minutes.