Bob Dylan, Charles Martin Smith, Chill Wills
Lawman Pat Garrett pursues his erstwhile friend, Billy the Kid, whose life has diverged from the former's after years of camaraderie.
DVD Release Date: January 10, 2006
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Flixster Reviews (405)
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February 7, 2009A really fascinating portrayal of friendship in the old west. Or should that be new west as it has many contemporary (for the 70's) influences. It takes the story of the two titans of their time and creates a relatable story of betrayal. Garrett may be the "good guy" in that he c...( read more)
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May 19, 2008If you want to see one of the greatest pieces of editing in film history watch the opening of this film in it's Turner preview cut. Breathtaking.
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April 9, 2007This tale of two friends whose lives on opposing sides of the law collide is Peckinpah's grim eulogy for the death of the west, and an intelligent and thoughtful allegorical character study. Punctuated by extreme violence in his inimitable style, it's a quality western that will ...( read more)
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December 25, 2008Great movie. Like The Wild Bunch director Sam Peckinpah gives you the difficult choice of which character's side to take. The performances from Coburn and Kristofferson are excellent, and they're complemented by Bob Dylan's wonderful soundtrack. Although it's filled with powerful...( read more)
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October 11, 2009A good ending on a great western-era. Bob Dylan wasnt so good as an actor, as I expectet, but I realate to his character. as a shy wanna-be outlaw.
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February 26, 2009A poor story - they should have used the factual story and it would have been better.
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December 22, 2008Slow, meandering, undeniably flawed? and yet, at its heart, I think there?s something truly profound going on at the center of his film. It?s a movie with no definitive cut, the theatrical cut was a butchery, the 1988 ?director?s cut? had more scenes but was sort of a mess, and ...( read more)
Critic Reviews
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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February 17, 2007Brilliant performances from James Coburn(as Pat Garrett)and Kris Kristofferson(as Billy The Kid)as director Sam Peckinpah(The Wild Bunch)brings us a grand spectre of the western saga never before seen and it also cranks up the violence in this one as well,especially with the violent content that shocked audiences in 1973. *****Five Stars
The theme song "Knocking On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan is a classic! -
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