Captive of Billy the Kid
Seen it?1952 | 54 min | Action, Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone after some adrenaline and western fans. Made for the biggest screen and the loudest speakers you have.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Wastes no time getting going, at 54 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.
Five people have a part of a map leading to Billy the Kid's treasure. When one of them is killed, Rocky Lane has a plan to find the killer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 541 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fred C. Brannon
- Allan LaneRocky Lane
- Black Jack'Rocky's' Horse
- Penny EdwardsNancy McCreary
- Grant WithersVan Stanley
- Clem BevansSkeeter Davis
- Roy BarcroftPiute
- Clayton MoorePaul Howard
- Mauritz HugoRandy Brown
- Garry GoodwinPete, Fake Deputy
- Frank McCarroll1st Deputy Marshal