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The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

  • 1972
  • PG
  • 2h
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6.9/10
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In Vinegaroon, Texas, former outlaw Roy Bean appoints himself the judge for the region and dispenses his brand of justice as he sees fit.In Vinegaroon, Texas, former outlaw Roy Bean appoints himself the judge for the region and dispenses his brand of justice as he sees fit.In Vinegaroon, Texas, former outlaw Roy Bean appoints himself the judge for the region and dispenses his brand of justice as he sees fit.

  • Director
    • John Huston
  • Writer
    • John Milius
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Ava Gardner
    • Roy Jenson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    8.9K
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    • Director
      • John Huston
    • Writer
      • John Milius
    • Stars
      • Paul Newman
      • Ava Gardner
      • Roy Jenson
    • 69User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 nominations total

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    Paul Newman in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972)
    John Huston in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972)
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    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Judge Roy Bean
    Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner
    • Lily Langtry
    Roy Jenson
    Roy Jenson
    • Outlaw
    Gary Combs
    Gary Combs
    • Outlaw
    Fred Brookfield
    • Outlaw
    Bennie E. Dobbins
    • Outlaw
    • (as Ben Dobbins)
    Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth
    • Outlaw
    • (as Dick Farnsworth)
    Leroy Johnson
    • Outlaw
    • (as LeRoy Johnson)
    Fred Krone
    Fred Krone
    • Outlaw
    Terry Leonard
    Terry Leonard
    • Outlaw
    Dean Smith
    Dean Smith
    • Outlaw
    Margo Epper
    • Whore
    Jeannie Epper
    Jeannie Epper
    • Whore
    Stephanie Epper
    • Whore
    Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal
    • Maria Elena
    Barbara J. Longo
    • Fat Lady
    Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins
    • Rev. LaSalle
    Frank Soto
    • Mexican Leader
    • Director
      • John Huston
    • Writer
      • John Milius
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was one of Paul Newman's favorite roles.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the movie, the name of Ava Gardner's character is spelled Lillie Langtry. In the end credits, it is spelled Lily Langtry.
    • Quotes

      Judge Roy Bean: [Bean apologizes to the marshals' wives] I understand you have taken exception to my calling you whores. I'm sorry. I apologize. I ask you to note that I did not call you callous-ass strumpets, fornicatresses, or low-born gutter sluts. But I did say "whores." No escaping that. And for that slip of the tongue, I apologize.

    • Alternate versions
      German version is cut ca. 20 minutes.
    • Connections
      Edited into La Classe américaine (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Marmalade, Molasses and Honey
      Lyrics by Marilyn Bergman and Alan Bergman

      Music by Maurice Jarre

      Sung by Andy Williams

      [The song is played as background to the montage with Judge Bean, Maria Elena and the Watch Bear immediately after the bear's arrival in town]

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    Texas--as it wishes it was
    The real-life Judge Roy Bean, the law west of the Pecos, was a legendary figure who pulled off numerous publicity stunts for "his" town of Langtry, meanwhile administering a little justice along the way. If you'ver ever watched Northern Exposure, a good comparison might be Barry Corbin's Maurice Minnifield. That being said, the real Judge Bean pales in comparison to the legend that has built up over the years. That legend is what Huston concerns himself with, and it serves him well. The film is very episodic in nature, and for the first half, it does not disappoint. Paul Newman's first scene, where he's beaten, left for dead, and returns to wreck vengeance on every last one of his attackers sets the tone for the rest of the film. This is high mythology, tall tales at their best; you get the impression that this is how we Texans really wish our history read--colorful, eclectic, ruthless at times, and occasionally downright bizarre. From beer drinking bears to albino bandits, it's certainly interesting.

    That being said, the film definitely takes a melancholy tone as civilization comes to Langtry. With it comes the disdain for such colorful characters as Bean, who seemingly has no place in the new, modern world. It's sad, but makes for an especially poignant ending. Newman's Judge is a blustering wonder; other standouts include Anthony Perkins, Ned Beatty, Roddy McDowell, and a very young and fetching Victoria Principal. Also making cameos are Jacqueline Bissett, Stacy Keach, Ava Gardner, and even the director himself.

    All in all, a funny, touching film.
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    • wperkins
    • Feb 12, 2003

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Das war Roy Bean
    • Filming locations
      • Old Tucson - 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Coleytown Productions
      • First Artists
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,530,578
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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