Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)

Name: Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Genre: Western, Drama
Released: 1973
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado, Chill Wills

1h 55m United States of America

Western Drama

Plot

In "Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid," Pat Garrett, once a close friend of the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid, is enlisted by a coalition of affluent cattle barons in New Mexico to capture him. As Garrett navigates the complexities of his dual role as both lawman and former comrade, he finds himself torn between duty and loyalty. The film delves into the tumultuous relationship between the two men against the backdrop of the Wild West, ultimately exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, and the harsh realities of a lawless frontier.

Cast

James Coburn Kris Kristofferson Richard Jaeckel Katy Jurado Chill Wills Barry Sullivan Jason Robards Bob Dylan R.G. Armstrong Luke Askew John Beck Richard Bright Matt Clark Rita Coolidge Jack Dodson