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The Wild Bunch

  • 19691969
  • RR
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
84K
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The Wild Bunch (1969)
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  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Western
An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
84K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,050
336
  • Director
    • Sam Peckinpah
  • Writers
    • Walon Green(screenplay)
    • Sam Peckinpah(screenplay)
    • Roy N. Sickner(story)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Ernest Borgnine
    • Robert Ryan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Peckinpah
  • Writers
    • Walon Green(screenplay)
    • Sam Peckinpah(screenplay)
    • Roy N. Sickner(story)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Ernest Borgnine
    • Robert Ryan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 362User reviews
    • 132Critic reviews
    • 97Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 6 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos2

    The Wild Bunch
    Trailer 2:54
    The Wild Bunch
    The Wild Bunch
    Trailer 2:56
    The Wild Bunch

    Photos253

    William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Ben Johnson, and Warren Oates in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    William Holden in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Ben Johnson, and Warren Oates in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    William Holden and Ben Johnson in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    William Holden in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    L.Q. Jones and Robert Ryan in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, and Jaime Sánchez in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    Ben Johnson and Warren Oates in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    Strother Martin, Paul Harper, Bill Hart, L.Q. Jones, and Robert Ryan in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Bo Hopkins, Rayford Barnes, Ben Johnson, Warren Oates, and Jaime Sánchez in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    William Holden and Jaime Sánchez in The Wild Bunch (1969)
    William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Ben Johnson, and Warren Oates in The Wild Bunch (1969)

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    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Pike
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Dutch
    Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan
    • Thornton
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Sykes
    Warren Oates
    Warren Oates
    • Lyle Gorch
    Jaime Sánchez
    Jaime Sánchez
    • Angel
    • (as Jaime Sanchez)
    Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson
    • Tector Gorch
    Emilio Fernández
    Emilio Fernández
    • Mapache
    • (as Emilio Fernandez)
    Strother Martin
    Strother Martin
    • Coffer
    L.Q. Jones
    L.Q. Jones
    • T.C
    Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker
    • Harrigan
    Bo Hopkins
    Bo Hopkins
    • Crazy Lee
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Wainscoat
    Paul Harper
    • Ross
    Jorge Russek
    Jorge Russek
    • Zamorra
    Alfonso Arau
    Alfonso Arau
    • Herrera
    Chano Urueta
    • Don Jose
    Elsa Cárdenas
    Elsa Cárdenas
    • Elsa
    • (as Elsa Cardenas)
    • Director
      • Sam Peckinpah
    • Writers
      • Walon Green(screenplay) (story)
      • Sam Peckinpah(screenplay)
      • Roy N. Sickner(story)
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    • Trivia
      In an interview, Ben Johnson said that the Mexican women who "frolicked" with him and Warren Oates in the huge wine vats weren't actresses but prostitutes from a nearby brothel, who were hired by Sam Peckinpah so he could tell people that Warner Bros. paid for hookers for his cast.
    • Goofs
      Every time the gang crosses from Texas into Mexico, the river is running to the west. The Rio Grande actually flows in the opposite direction.
    • Quotes

      Crazy Lee: Well, how'd you like to kiss my sister's black cat's ass?

    • Alternate versions
      There have been at least four different "official" versions of The Wild Bunch since its initial release in 1969. Thanks to Paul Seydor, author of "Peckinpah: The Western Films: A Reconsideration" (1980, rev. ed. 1997: University of Illinois Press) for the following data:
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Polly Wolly Doodle
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Sung by the bounty hunters as they leave Agua Verde

    User reviews362

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A great period western...
    Critics of Sam Peckinpah generally focus on the gore and violence in his films. "The Wild Bunch" will probably not assuage these critics, but the violence is not gratuitous. In fact, it is almost perfectly meshed in this story of a group of outlaws held together by some frail and some strong bonds who realize that their era - and probably their lives - are almost at an end. The story also deals with a man (Robert Ryan) who was wounded and forced out of the gang, and who must now capture and kill his friend (William Holden), with no option other than to succeed. This film is also about loyalty, choice and honor, and is carried by surprisingly strong acting and writing. Yes the violence is on a large scale (which seems to be commonplace for films portraying the Mexican Revolution), but it is completely in place with these characters and the era in which they live. This is not always a pleasant film to watch, but it is very rewarding, and may be the best film Peckinpah made.
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    FAQ7

    • Why didn't Zeke (Robert Ryan) rejoin the team when he met up with them? I mean these guys were close and committed to each other
    • What is 'The Wild Bunch' about?
    • Is 'The Wild Bunch' based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 1969 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Divja banda
    • Filming locations
      • La Loma, Durango, Mexico
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros./Seven Arts
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,244,087 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $638,641
    • Gross worldwide
      • $638,641
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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