Movie

The Kid from Texas

1950 · 78 min

A lean, old-fashioned Western that moves briskly through revenge and betrayal, with a youthful outlaw at its center.

Tagline: The true savage story of BILLY THE KID!
Overview: Billy the Kid becomes embroiled in Lincoln County, NM, land wars. When rancher who gave him a break is killed by rival henchman, Billy vows revenge. New employer takes advantage of his naivety to kill rivals, lets the Kid take rap. Kid takes to the hills with friends until caught. Escapes hanging but remains in area to be near employer's young wife with whom he's infatuated
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, betrayal, obsession, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
betrayal
obsession
justice
violence
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none