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The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972)

PG 120 min  -  Comedy | Romance | Western  -   18 December 1972 (USA)
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A no account outlaw establishes his own particular brand of law and order and builds a town on the edges of civilization in this farcical western... See full summary »

Director:

John Huston

Writers:

John Milius (original screenplay), C.L. Sonnichsen (book)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Newman ...
Roy Jenson Roy Jenson ...
Outlaw
Gary Combs Gary Combs ...
Outlaw
Fred Brookfield Fred Brookfield ...
Outlaw
Bennie E. Dobbins Bennie E. Dobbins ...
Outlaw (as Ben Dobbins)
Richard Farnsworth ...
Outlaw (as Dick Farnsworth)
Leroy Johnson Leroy Johnson ...
Outlaw (as LeRoy Johnson)
Fred Krone Fred Krone ...
Outlaw
Terry Leonard Terry Leonard ...
Outlaw
Dean Smith Dean Smith ...
Outlaw
Margo Epper Margo Epper ...
Whore
Jeannie Epper Jeannie Epper ...
Whore
Stephanie Epper Stephanie Epper ...
Whore
Victoria Principal ...
Maria Elena
Barbara J. Longo Barbara J. Longo ...
Fat Lady
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Storyline

A no account outlaw establishes his own particular brand of law and order and builds a town on the edges of civilization in this farcical western. With the aid of an old law text and unpredictable notions Roy Bean distinguishes between lawbreakers and lawgivers by way of his pistols. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Law | Law And Order | Brothel | Justice | Judge  | See more »

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If this story ain't true... it shoulda been See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

El juez del patíbulo See more »

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA See more »

Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | West Germany: (cut version)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Michael Sarrazin's name in the opening credits is listed as "participation". His "participation" in this movie amounts to appearing in a photograph at the end of the movie, portraying the husband of Rose Bean (Jacqueline Bisset). He does not physically appear in the movie. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Bean regains consciousness in the alley behind the theater, he pushes over a modern, round, galvanized garbage can. See more »

Quotes

Judge Roy Bean: Ordinarily, I'd take you in my court and try you and hang you. But if you've got money for whiskey, I guess we can dispense with those proceedings.
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Connections

Featured in John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick (1989) See more »

Soundtracks

"Marmalade, Molasses and Honey"
Lyrics by Marilyn Bergman (as Marilyn) and Alan Bergman
Music by Maurice Jarre
Sung by Andy Williams See more »