Belle Starr

This Western TV movie follows the life of Belle Starr, a bandit who desires to associate with famous outlaw groups such as the James gang, the Younger clan, and the Dalton brothers. Living near a small Texas town with her son and husband, she faces hostility from the local community and internal family strife, which eventually leads to a betrayal by her own child.

The film was directed by John A. Alonzo, marking his second directorial effort following his 1978 film FM. The screenplay was written by James Lee Barrett and produced by Doug Chapin. Elizabeth Montgomery stars in the title role as Belle Starr, appearing alongside a cast that includes Cliff Potts as Cole Younger, Michael Cavanaugh as Jesse James, Gary Combs as Frank James, Fred Ward as Ned Christie, and Jesse Vint as Bob Dalton. In total, 21 actors are credited in the production.

Released on April 2, 1980, the movie has a runtime of 97 minutes. It was produced in the United States by Entheos Unlimited Productions and Hanna-Barbera Productions. Audience reception is reflected in a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 166 votes.