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The Dakota Kid
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The Dakota Kid

1951-07-01 · 60 min · ★ 7.5

Western

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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Directors
Philip Ford
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael ChapinMichael ChapinRed
Eilene JanssenEilene JanssenJudy Dawson
James BellJames BellSheriff Tom White
Danny MortonDanny MortonDakota Kid
Margaret FieldMargaret FieldMary Lewis
Robert ShayneRobert ShayneAce Crandall
Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftHenchman Turk Smith
Mauritz HugoMauritz HugoSquire Mason
House Peters Jr.House Peters Jr.Sam Dawson
Connie Lee BennettCole White
Mike RaganMike RaganMessenger
Lee BennettLee BennettCole White

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