The Dakota Kid

The Dakota Kid

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NR 1951 · 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.

Directed by Philip Ford · Written by William Lively

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Cast

Michael Chapin Red
Eilene Janssen Judy Dawson
James Bell Sheriff Tom White
Danny Morton Dakota Kid
Margaret Field Mary Lewis
Robert Shayne Ace Crandall
Roy Barcroft Henchman Turk Smith
Mauritz Hugo Squire Mason
House Peters Jr. Sam Dawson
Connie Lee Bennett Cole White
Mike Ragan Messenger
Lee Bennett Cole White

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