The Sombrero Kid (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, The Sombrero Kid is a romance and western film directed by George Sherman, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. A well-acted, well-paced entry in the Don "Red" Barry Western series from Republic Pictures, The Sombrero Kid featured the diminutive Barry as Jerry Holden, the apparent son and heir of veteran lawman Tom Holden (Robert Homans). But when Holden Sr. is killed by one of Banker Martin's (Joel Friedkin) gang of claim jumpers, Jerry learns that his real father was Bart Clanton, a notorious bandit killed by Marshal Holden, who then raised the orphaned boy as his own.
Who’s in it. The Sombrero Kid stars Don Barry as Jerry Holden, Lynn Merrick as Dorothy Russell, Robert Homans as Marshal Thomas Holden and John James as Tommy Holden, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sombrero Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sombrero Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sombrero Kid (1942)?
- In US, The Sombrero Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Sombrero Kid?
- The Sombrero Kid stars Don Barry, Lynn Merrick, Robert Homans, John James and Joel Friedkin.
- When was The Sombrero Kid released?
- The Sombrero Kid was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.