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…
Top Cast
James Coburn
Pat Garrett
Kris Kristofferson
Billy the Kid
Richard Jaeckel
Sheriff Kip McKinney
Katy Jurado
Mrs. Baker
Chill Wills
Lemuel
Barry Sullivan
Chisum
Jason Robards
Governor Wallace
Bob Dylan
Alias
R.G. Armstrong
Ollinger
Luke Askew
Eno
John Beck
Poe
Richard Bright
Holly
Matt Clark
J.W. Bell
Rita Coolidge
Maria
Jack Dodson
Howland
Jack Elam
Alamosa Bill Kermit
Reviews
_**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…
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…
FAQ about Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
What is Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid about?
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.
When was Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid released?
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid was released in 1973.
What genres does Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid belong to?
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid is categorised as Western, Drama, History.
Who stars in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
The cast of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid includes James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado, Chill Wills.