The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1967, The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid is a western film directed by Julio Buchs, running about 101 minutes. “Just Turned Seventeen!!! Just Turned Killer!!! And Running For His Life!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This spaghetti western presents a fictitious version of the often filmed legend of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. Billy becomes innocently an outlaw while protecting his mother, but then turns into a trigger happy killer. When he falls in love he tries with the help of Pat Garrett, a fatherly friend, to change back. However, circumstances force Billy to become violent again and it is Garrett who is credited with the killing.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid stars Peter Lee Lawrence as William 'Billy the Kid' Bonney, Fausto Tozzi as Pat Garrett, Dyanik Zurakowska as Helen Tunstill and Gloria Milland as Mrs. Kathleen Bonney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid (1967)?
- In US, The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid worth watching?
- The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid?
- The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid stars Peter Lee Lawrence, Fausto Tozzi, Dyanik Zurakowska, Gloria Milland and Carlos Casaravilla.
- When was The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid released?
- The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.