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Bob Dylan, Charles Martin Smith, Chill Wills, Claudia Bryar, Donnie Fritts
Lawman Pat Garrett pursues his erstwhile friend, Billy the Kid, whose life has diverged from the former's after years of camaraderie.
Id: 5172839
A 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)
If 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.
This 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)
Great 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)
A 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.
A poor story - they should have used the factual story and it would have been better.
Slow, 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)
