Anthony Perkins, Ava Gardner, Bennie E. Dobbins
In a tiny West Texas town, Roy Bean is an imperious, self-appointed judge whose intimidation tactics keep the local residents living in fear. The towns people finally manage to tie Bean to the back of...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 3, 2003
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October 15, 2008Almost a tall tale brought to the silver screen. Excellent cast walks a tightrope between western drama and campfire story.
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June 2, 2007My parents took us kids with them to see this film when it was released. I have to assume that they thought this would be a western/comedy in the same vein as Cat Ballou, which unfortunately it wasn't. I can still remember the look on my father's face as we were leaving the theat...( read more)
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February 20, 2007A really bizarre Stacy Keach performance is one of the highlights in this excellent western.
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November 2, 2008Probably my most favorite Paul Newman film. Newman as Roy Bean takes over a town after being hung by a gang of desperados. His life is saved by a local Mexican girl (gorgeously portrayed by Victoria Principal in her film debut). The comedic angle on a Western bio made this so ...( read more)
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May 6, 2008Truly excellent Western! Huston's direction...Newman's presence...Principal's adorable beauty...a masterpiece!
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