Billy the Kid Trapped

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Billy the Kid Trapped
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Theatrical poster
Directed by Sam Newfield
Written by Joseph O'Donnell
Produced by Sigmund Neufeld
Starring Buster Crabbe
Cinematography Jack Greenhalgh
Edited by Holbrook N. Todd
Release date
27 February 1942
Running time
59 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Billy the Kid Trapped is a 1942 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield.

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Plot

Imprisoned and sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit, Billy, Fuzzy and Jeff break out of jail. The three escapees discover that there are three impersonators who dress as them committing the crimes. On their mission to clear their names and bring the three impersonators to justice, the trio discovers the town of Mesa Verde where outlaws are given sanctuary in exchange for paying for legal protection.

Cast

See also

The "Billy the Kid" films starring Buster Crabbe:


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