The Last Escape of Billy the Kid

Overview

In the modern day, a young traveler stops at a remote New Mexico gas station and strikes up a conversation with an older local man. The old man begins to recount the gritty, historical legend of Billy the Kid (Steve Railsback) and his final, deadly showdown with Sheriff Pat Garrett (Jack Elam). As the elder speaks, the film shifts entirely into a flashback, dramatizing the outlaw's infamous final escape from the Lincoln County Courthouse.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1972

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Jack Elam,Steve Railsback,Jack Ryland,Bernie Massa,Jim Lynch,Fermín Chávez,Richard Wright,Len Courtney,Owen Eachus,Lew Pelland 3 more

Director

Larry G. Spangler

Writer

Rea Redifer

Producer

James McManus

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt16604798