The Dakota Kid
1951, English. Directed by Philip Ford.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Philip FordDirector
- Michael ChapinRed
- Eilene JanssenJudy Dawson
- James BellSheriff Tom White
- Danny MortonDakota Kid
- Margaret FieldMary Lewis
- Robert ShayneAce Crandall
- Roy BarcroftHenchman Turk Smith
- Mauritz HugoSquire Mason
- House Peters Jr.Sam Dawson
- Connie Lee BennettCole White
- Mike RaganMessenger
- Lee BennettCole White
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Lively
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The Dakota Kid runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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The Dakota Kid is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Dakota Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1951. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dakota Kid?
If you liked The Dakota Kid, try Decision at Sundown, Return of the Bad Men, Western Union.
Who directed The Dakota Kid?
The Dakota Kid (1951) was directed by Philip Ford and stars Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen, James Bell.