The Outlaw 1943

Overview

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film The Outlaw (1943).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Outlaw
Year: 1943
Genre: Western and Drama
Director: Howard Hughes (replaced Howard Hawks)
Producer: Howard Hughes
Cast: Jack Buetel, Jane Russell, Thomas Mitchell, Walter Huston
Cinematographer: Gregg Toland (replaced Lucien Ballard)
Run time: 1h 56m
US Release Date: 02/05/1943
Plot:
Newly appointed sheriff Pat Garrett is pleased when his old friend Doc Holliday arrives in Lincoln, New Mexico on the stage.
Doc is trailing his stolen horse, which is discovered in the possession of Billy the Kid.
Billy and Doc become friends.
This causes the friendship between Doc and Pat to cool.
Doc hides Billy at his girl Rio's place after Billy is shot.
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