---
title: "Belle Starr"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/belle-starr-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 259975
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Belle Starr (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/belle-starr-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Belle Starr is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Western, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Entheos Unlimited Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined bandit seeks to ride alongside legendary outlaws."

### Why Watch
- features outlaw legends like the James gang and the Youngers
- follows a bandit protagonist

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the synopsis
- Tone & Suitability: This is a western film depicting bandit life and outlaws.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: western, action, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/belle-starr-1980#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John A. Alonzo
- **Networks / Studios**: Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Entheos Unlimited Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Elizabeth Montgomery** as *Belle Starr*
- **Cliff Potts** as *Cole Younger*
- **Michael Cavanaugh** as *Jesse James*
- **Gary Combs** as *Frank James*
- **Fred Ward** as *Ned Christie*
- **Jesse Vint** as *Bob Dalton*
- **Alan Vint** as *Grat Dalton*
- **Geoffrey Lewis** as *Reverend Meeks*
- **Sandy McPeak** as *Sheriff Pratt*
- **David Knell** as *Ed Reed*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Belle Starr released?
The film was released on April 2, 1980 in the US.

### Q: What genre is Belle Starr?
It is classified as a western and a TV movie.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John A. Alonzo.

### Q: Who stars in Belle Starr?
The cast includes Elizabeth Montgomery, Cliff Potts, Michael Cavanaugh, Gary Combs, and Fred Ward.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Belle Starr — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/259975)
- [Belle Starr (1980) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/16571-belle-starr/prehled/)
- [Belle Starr (1980)](https://www.sms.cz/film/belle-starr-1980)
- [Belle Starr Clothing Boutique | Old Town Eureka, CA | belle-starr.com](https://belle-starr.com/)
- [Belle Starr | Eureka CA - Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BelleStarrClothing/)
- [BELLE STARR - Updated September 2026 - 14 Reviews - Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/belle-starr-eureka-2?msockid=2ca2e7ac4515634f1643f07c443662db)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*