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Date: 1973 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Production company billing: ©1973. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. [opening logo] Metro Goldwyn Mayer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Gordon Carroll-Sam Peckinpah production Presented by Metro -Goldwyn-Mayer
Synopsis: Pat and Billy were friends until Garrett began to think about the future. Wanting security he gets married and becomes sheriff in New Mexico the territory Billy regards as his own. Garrett has no alternative - he takes off after Billy, and gets him...Synopsis: First released in 1973 in 90 mins version. Those actors marked [*] do not appear in this version despite.

Genre:
Western

Subjects:
Friendships, Manhunts, Deceit
Releases
Date: 23 May 1973Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundRuntime: 121 mins Length: 10924 FeetLanguage: English

Credits (36)
©: Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Presented by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Produced by: Gordon Carroll, Unit Production Manager: Jim Henderling, Mexican Production Manager: Alfonso Sánchez Tello, 2nd Unit Director: Gordon Dawson, Assistant Director: Newton Arnold, 2nd Assistant Director: Lawrence J. Powell, Mexican Assistant Director: Jesús Marín Bello, Casting by: Patricia Mock, Written by: Rudy Wurlitzer, Director of Photography: John Coquillon, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Gabriel Torres G., Camera Operator: Herbert Smith, Special Visual Effects: A.J. Lohman, Film Editor: Roger Spottiswoode, Film Editor: Garth Craven, Film Editor: Robert L. Wolfe, Film Editor: Richard Halsey, Film Editor: David Berlatsky, Tony De Zarraga, Art Director: Ted Haworth, Set Decoration: Ray Moyer, Property Master: Robert John Visciglia, Wardrobe: Michael Butler, Make-up by: Jack P. Wilson, {Colour by}: Metrocolor, Filmed in: Panavision, Music by: Bob Dylan, Music Editor: Dan Carlin, [Music Recording]: Dan Wallin, Sound: Charles M. Wilborn, Sound: Harry W. Tetrick, [Supervising Sound Editor]: Bill Wistrom, [Studio]: Estudios Churubusco
Cast (36)
James Coburn (Pat Garrett), Kris Kristofferson (William 'Billy the Kid' Bonney), Richard Jaeckel (Sheriff Kip McKinney), Katy Jurado (Mrs Baker), Chill Wills (Lemuel), Barry Sullivan (John Simpson Chisum [*]), Jason Robards (Governor Lew Wallace), Bob Dylan (Alias), R.G. Armstrong (Deputy Ollinger), Luke Askew (Eno), John Beck (John W. Poe), Richard Bright (Holly), Matt Clark (Deputy J.W. Bell), Rita Coolidge (Maria), Jack Dodson (Howland), Jack Elam (Alamosa Bill), Emilio Fernández (Paco), Paul Fix (Pete Maxwell), L.Q. Jones (Black Harris), Slim Pickens (Sheriff Baker), Jorge Russek (Silva), Charlie Martin Smith (Bowdre), Harry Dean Stanton (Luke), Claudia Bryar (Mrs Horrell), John Chandler (Norris), Mike Mikler (Denver), Aurora Clavell (Mrs Ida Garrett [*]), Rutanya Alda (Ruthie Lee), Walter Kelley (Rupert), Rudy Wurlitzer (Tom O'Folliard), Elisha Cook Jr (Cody [*]), Gene Evans (Mr Horrell), Donnie Fritts (Beaver), Dub Taylor (Josh [*]), Don Levy (Sackett [*]), Sam Peckinpah ([Will, the undertaker])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (27)
In: Sight and Sound v18 n1 January 2008  Pages: 18-24
Title: It ain't me babeAuthor: GRAY, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses Todd Haynes' biopic of Bob Dylan I'M NOT THERE and the use of multiple actors to portray different facets of Dylan and his career. Includes an interview with Haynes, and an overview of Dylan's film career.

In: Empire n207 September 2006  Page: 159
Title: At Home/Reissues on DVD: The mild bunchAuthor: O'HAGAN, Steve Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD box set titled: 'Sam Peckinpah's The Legendary Westerns collection', includes: RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY, The WILD BUNCH The BALLAD OF CABLE HOGUE and PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID.

In: Sight and Sound v16 n9 September 2006  Page: 88
Title: Close-up: The hardest cutAuthor: BUSCOMBE, Edward Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of Sam Peckinpah's Legendary Westerns Collection, including RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY, The WILD BUNCH (2-disc Special Edition), The BALLAD OF CABLE HOGUE, and PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID (2-disc Special Edition).

In: Empire n124 October 1999  Page: 150
Title: Videos to buyArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Quarterly v49 n2 Winter 1995/6  Pages: 30-40
Title: The Economic Miracle and Its Discontents: Bandit Films in ..Author: RESTIVO, Angelo Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On bandit films in Spain and Italy including Francesco Rosi's SALVATORE GIULIANO and Sam Peckinpah's PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID.

In: Sight and Sound v1 n6 October 1991  Page: 68
Title: [Sight and Sound - v1 n6 October 1991: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: The Listener v123 n3146 4 Jan 1990  Page: 34
Title: [The Listener - v123 n3146 4 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Time Out n993 30 Aug 1989  Page: 37
Title: [Time Out - n993 30 Aug 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v56 n668 September 1989  Pages: 262-265
Title: A Fabulous Melancholy and a Greater Design.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the various different releases of the same film, and the difficulties these wrought.

In: City Limits n413 31 Aug 1989  Page: 19
Title: [City Limits - n413 31 Aug 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinema Papers n72 March 1989  Page: 3
Title: [Cinema Papers - n72 March 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on restoration of the film to its original length of 121 mins.

In: Film Heritage v10 n2 Winter 1974-1975  Pages: Winter 34-37
Title: [Film Heritage - v10 n2 Winter 1974-1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Film Heritage v9 n2 Winter 1973-1974  Pages: Winter 1-8
Title: [Film Heritage - v9 n2 Winter 1973-1974: no known title]Language: English

In: The Velvet Light Trap n12 Spring 1974  Pages: Spring 34-36
Title: [The Velvet Light Trap - n12 Spring 1974: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming v19 n12 September 1973  Pages: 46-47, 57-59
Title: [Films and Filming - v19 n12 September 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Views & Reviews v5 n2 December 1973  Pages: 10-16
Title: [Views & Reviews - v5 n2 December 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Focus on Film n15 Summer 1973  Pages: Summer 8-9
Title: [Focus on Film - n15 Summer 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema TV Today n10050 22 Sep 1973  Page: 15
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10050 22 Sep 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Interview n34 July 1973  Page: 37
Title: [Interview - n34 July 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v40 n477 October 1973  Page: 210
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v40 n477 October 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v226 n24 22 May 1973  Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v226 n24 22 May 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Films Illustrated v3 n28 October 1973  Pages: 232-3
Title: [Films Illustrated - v3 n28 October 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Filmfacts v16 n4 1973  Pages: 86-89
Title: [Filmfacts - v16 n4 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema TV Today n10047 1 Sep 1973  Page: 4
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10047 1 Sep 1973: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the censoring of the film.

In: Sight and Sound v42 n2 Spring 1973  Pages: Spring 64-69
Title: [Sight and Sound - v42 n2 Spring 1973: no known title]Language: English
Description: Long report from the film location and shooting in Durango, with comments by Peckinpah, and extracts from script.

In: Variety 30 May 1973  Page: 13
Title: [Variety - 30 May 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v224 n5 1 Dec 1972  Page: 16
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v224 n5 1 Dec 1972: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (9)
Title: authentic death and contentious afterlife of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid: the untold story of Peckinpah's last western film
Author: SEYDOR, Paul  Pages: xxi, 384 pages

Title: Peckinpah's tragic westerns: a critical study
Author: SIMONS, John L.  Pages: ix, 222 p.

Title: films of Sam Peckinpah
Author: FULWOOD, Neil  Pages: 160 p.

Title: Hombres de la frontera: ensayos sobre cine, literatura y fotografía
Author: HUAYHUACA, José Carlos  Pages: 310 p.

Title: Peckinpah's women: a reappraisal of the portrayal of women in the period westerns of Sam Peckinpah
Author: MESCE, Bill  Pages: xxi, 199p.

Title: western reader
Author: KITSES, Jim  Pages: 407p.

Title: movie book of the Western
Author: CAMERON, Ian  Pages: 320p.
Description: John FORD pp.34-49 John WAYNE pp.75-87 Delmer DAVIES pp.123-160 Anthony MANN pp.167-173 DANCES WITH WOLVES pp.284-293 UNFORGIVEN pp.294-301 DESTRY RIDES AGAIN pp.88-98 RANCHO NOTORIOUS pp.88-98 The LEFT-HANDED GUN pp.99-110 ONE-EYED JACKS pp.99-110 BOETTICHER, Budd pp.161-166 DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK pp.174-180 DODGE CITY pp.181-188 DUEL IN THE SUN pp.189-195 PURSUED pp.196-205 SHANE pp.214-220 JOHNNY GUITAR pp.221-228 The SEARCHERS pp.229-235 HELLER IN PINK TIGHTS pp.236-240 LONELY ARE THE BRAVE pp.241-254 The MISFITS pp.241-254 HUD pp.241-254 ULZANA'S RAID pp.262-268 PAT GARRETT & BILLY THE KID pp.269-276 HEAVEN'S GATE pp.277-283

Title: Justified lives; morality and narrative in the films of Sam Peckinpah
Author: BLISS, Michael  Pages: ix-xi,353p.

Title: Western outlaws: the "good badman" in fact, film and folklore
Author: STECKMESSER, Kent Ladd  Pages: 160p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1979BFI identifier: C-1219800
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1317147
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1979BFI identifier: C-1219800
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)