Movie: Billy the Kid

Top 10 Billed Cast

Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer

William Bonney

Andrew Bicknell
Andrew Bicknell

Tunstall

Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley

Gov. Lew Wallace

John O'Hurley
John O'Hurley

Dolan

Ned Vaughn
Ned Vaughn

Charlie

Duncan Regehr
Duncan Regehr

Pat Garrett

Patrick Massett
Patrick Massett

Tom

Julie Carmen
Julie Carmen

Celsa

Burr Steers
Burr Steers

Billy Henchman

Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal

Preacher (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    Gore Vidal's historical novel is brought to life in this television production of Turner Network Television's Billy the Kid.

  • Release Date

    1989-05-10

  • Average

    7.094

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    He was a Cold-Blooded killer and the All-American Boy

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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