If this story ain't true... it shoulda been!
Outlaw and self-appointed lawmaker Judge Roy Bean rules over an empty stretch of the West that gradually grows, under his iron fist, into a thriving town, while dispensing his his own quirky brand of frontier justice upon strangers passing by.
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) is a western and comedy film directed by John Huston, released on December 1, 1972 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Paul Newman, Victoria Principal, Ned Beatty and Matt Clark. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 184 ratings.
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Paul Newman
as Judge Roy Bean
Victoria Principal
as Maria Elena
Ned Beatty
as Tector Crites
Matt Clark
as Nick the Grub
Roddy McDowall
as Frank Gass
Jacqueline Bisset
as Rose Bean
Bill McKinney
as Fermel Parlee
Anthony Perkins
as Reverend LaSalle
Tab Hunter
as Sam Dodd
Stacy Keach
as Bad Bob
Steve Kanaly
as Whorehouse Lucky Jim
John Huston
as Grizzly Adams
Directed by John Huston, written by John Milius, produced by John Foreman.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 184 ratings.
Beanisms! The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is directed by John Huston and written by John Milius. It stars Paul Newman, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Perkins, Ned Beatty, Roddy McDowall, Tab Hunter, Victoria Principal and Ava Gardner. Music is by Maurice Jarre and cinematography by Richard Moore. In Vinegaroon, Texas, former outlaw Roy Bean becomes the self appointed judge for the region and dispenses his brand of…
Reviewed on August 30, 2019
It was always going to be difficult for anyone to beat Walter Brennan’s feisty effort as this character from 1940, but Paul Newman and John Huston come close with this slightly contradictory portrayal of the 19th lawman. We start as he, himself, only narrowly escapes a vigilante squad who didn’t much like the cut of his gib and then returns to exact his own vengeance. A chance encounter with “LaSalle” (a barely…
Reviewed on June 27, 2025
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The main cast of The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) includes Paul Newman, Victoria Principal, Ned Beatty, Matt Clark and Roddy McDowall. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean was released on December 1, 1972 and runs for 2h.
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 184 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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