Best of enemies. Deadliest of friends.
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid.
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) is a western, drama and history film directed by Sam Peckinpah, released on May 23, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel and Katy Jurado. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 478 ratings.
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James Coburn
as Pat Garrett
Kris Kristofferson
as Billy the Kid
Richard Jaeckel
as Sheriff Kip McKinney
Katy Jurado
as Mrs. Baker
Chill Wills
as Lemuel
Barry Sullivan
as Chisum
Jason Robards
as Governor Wallace
Bob Dylan
as Alias
R.G. Armstrong
as Ollinger
Luke Askew
as Eno
John Beck
as Poe
Richard Bright
as Holly
Directed by Sam Peckinpah, written by Rudy Wurlitzer, produced by Gordon Carroll.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 478 ratings.
Ol' Pat... Sheriff Pat Garrett. Sold out to the Santa Fe ring. How does it feel? Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid is directed by Sam Peckinpah and written by Rudy Wurlitzer. It stars James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Slim Pickens, Katy Jurado, Chill Wills and Barry Sullivan. Music is scored by Bob Dylan and cinematography by John Coquillon. One time they were friends, cohorts in crime, but now Pat Garrett…
Reviewed on July 29, 2017
_**Peckinpah’s lyrical (dull) Western with a great cast and Dylan’s music**_ In 1881 New Mexico, Pat Garrett (James Coburn) is now a lawman working for ranch barons who want Garrett to take out his former wild friend, Billy the Kid (Kris Kristofferson). Everything leads to the final showdown at Fort Sumner. Bob Dylan is on hand as a stranger who assists Billy while notable actors show up for bit parts, usually just…
Reviewed on December 16, 2021
James Coburn has something of the Angel of Death to him in this rather pace-less but still quite enthralling story of these two men after they'd ceased being on the same side. His alter-ego here (Kris Kristofferson) is having some fun in New Mexico to the chagrin of some cattle ranchers and so they employ "Garrett" to come be their sheriff and settle things down. He warns his erstwhile buddy to skedaddle, but of…
Reviewed on December 31, 2024
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The main cast of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) includes James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado and Chill Wills. The film was directed by Sam Peckinpah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid was released on May 23, 1973 and runs for 1h 46m.
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 478 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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