The Dakota Kid

The Dakota Kid (1951) is a western film directed by Philip Ford rated 7.5/10.

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.

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