Gore Vidal's historical novel is brought to life in this television production of Turner Network Television's Billy the Kid.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Val KilmerWilliam Bonney | William Bonney |
 Duncan RegehrPat Garrett | Pat Garrett |
 Julie CarmenCelsa | Celsa |
 René AuberjonoisTunstall's Cousin | Tunstall's Cousin |
 Wilford BrimleyGov. Lew Wallace | Gov. Lew Wallace |
 Tom EverettNot listed | Not listed |
 Michael ParksRynerson | Rynerson |
 Albert SalmiMr. Maxwell | Mr. Maxwell |
 Red WestJoe Grant | Joe Grant |
 Patrick MassettTom | Tom |
 Ned VaughnCharlie | Charlie |
| NNate EsformesValdez | Valdez |
 Andrew BicknellTunstall | Tunstall |
 John O'HurleyDolan | Dolan |
 Burr SteersBilly Henchman | Billy Henchman |
 Gore VidalPreacher (uncredited) | Preacher (uncredited) |
| MMike CasperOllinger | Ollinger |
| JJack DunlapBrady | Brady |
 Billy Joe PattonPeppin | Peppin |
| BBing BlenmanDeputy Sheriff | Deputy Sheriff |
| RRobert GuajardoPhotographer | Photographer |
| RRichard GloverBeaver Smith | Beaver Smith |
| RRichard BlakeBartender | Bartender |
| SSam SmileyHotel Clerk | Hotel Clerk |
| EEd AdamsPosse Man | Posse Man |
| KKirk NelsonLieutenant | Lieutenant |
| CClark Andreas RayMulligan | Mulligan |
 Henry KendrickDolan's Man | Dolan's Man |
| RRic San NicholasBell | Bell |
| RRich WheelerCarpenter | Carpenter |