The Oklahoma Kid

A brisk, old-fashioned oater with a swaggering star turn, cheerful fistfights and a surprisingly grim lynching at its heart.

Directed by

Lloyd Bacon

Genres

Western, History

Starring

James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane

Tagline

Greater Than "Cimarron" - Packed with Thrills - Loaded with Action . . . As an Exciting page from American history is unfolded upon the screen !

Overview

McCord's gang robs the stage carrying money to pay Indians for their land, and the notorious outlaw "The Oklahoma Kid" Jim Kincaid takes the money from McCord. McCord stakes a "sooner" claim on land which is to be used for a new town; in exchange for giving it up, he gets control of gambling and saloons. When Kincaid's father runs for mayor, McCord incites a mob to lynch the old man whom McCord has already framed for murder.

How it feels

Earnest, dark and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Justice, corruption, revenge, family

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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