The Kangaroo Kid_
"ONE JUMP AHEAD OF THE BUSHRANGERS...TWO JUMPS AHEAD OF THE LAW"
A 19th-century San Francisco detective named Tex Kinnane is sent "Down Under" to nab shyster lawyer Vincent Moller. Several comparisons are made between the American Wild West and the equally treacherous Australian outback.
Starring
Jock Mahoney, Veda Ann Borg, Martha Hyer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Kangaroo Kid was released 76 years ago in 1950.
Overview
A 19th-century San Francisco detective named Tex Kinnane is sent "Down Under" to nab shyster lawyer Vincent Moller. Several comparisons are made between the...
The Kangaroo Kid is a Western, Adventure, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 12m.
CAST (15)
Jock Mahoney
Tex Kinnane
Veda Ann Borg
Stella Grey
Martha Hyer
Mary Corbett
Douglass Dumbrille
Vincent Moller
Guy Doleman
Sergeant Jim Penrose
AK
Alec Kellaway
Baldy Muldoon
Grant Taylor
Phil Romero
Alan Gifford
Steve Corbett
HS
Hayde Seldon
Ma Muldoon
FR
Frank Ransome
Robey
CW
Clarrie Woodlands
Black Tracker
CM
Charles McCallum
Mr. Cummings
Raymond Bailey
Quinn
SM
Sheila McGuire
Girl in Carriage
BL
Ben Lewin
Fanning
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
72 min (1h 12m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Kangaroo Kid about?
A 19th-century San Francisco detective named Tex Kinnane is sent "Down Under" to nab shyster lawyer Vincent Moller. Several comparisons are made between the American Wild West and the equally treacherous Australian outback.
How long is The Kangaroo Kid?
The Kangaroo Kid has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in The Kangaroo Kid?
The cast of The Kangaroo Kid includes Jock Mahoney, Veda Ann Borg, Martha Hyer, Douglass Dumbrille, Guy Doleman.
What is the rating of The Kangaroo Kid?
The Kangaroo Kid has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Western
Adventure
Drama