The Cimarron Kid
Seen it?1952 | 84 min | Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for western fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
After being falsely accused of a payroll heist, The Kid heads for the high country where he joins a gang of outlaws slaughtered during a daylight bank robbery. Hiding out in a local ranch, he falls in love with the rancher's daughter, who tries to rehabilitate the cowboy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Budd Boetticher
- Audie MurphyBill Doolin / The Cimarron Kid
- Beverly TylerCarrie Roberts
- James BestBitter Creek Dalton
- Yvette DuguayCimarron Rose Adams (as Yvette Dugay)
- John HudsonDynamite Dick Dalton
- Hugh O'BrianRed Buck
- Roy RobertsPat Roberts
- David BauerSam Swanson
- Noah Beery Jr.Bob Dalton (as Noah Beery)
- Leif EricksonMarshal John Sutton