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The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

  • 19721972
  • PGPG
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
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.
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8.3K
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  • Director
    • John Huston
  • Writer
    • John Milius(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Ava Gardner
    • Roy Jenson
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Huston
  • Writer
    • John Milius(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Ava Gardner
    • Roy Jenson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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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(original screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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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]

    User reviews66

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    Top review
    6/10
    one hung after another
    Wanted bank robber Roy Bean (Paul Newman) arrives in a dusty Texas town. He is quickly robbed by the locals and dragged behind a horse with a noose. After being saved by Maria Elena (Victoria Principal), he returns to take his revenge by shooting the whole lot of them. He appoints himself the new judge as he lays out his own brand of law and punishment. He is a dedicated fan of Lily Langtry (Ava Gardner) and later makes an enemy of Frank Gass (Roddy McDowall).

    This movie doesn't have a narrative flow. It's one incident after another. He hangs one person after another. It needs to build tension over time. It needs to build up a villain. In this case, it's Frank Gass. This needs to be a battle between Roy Bean and Frank Gass. Instead, Frank is almost a side character and the climatic battle is nothing more than a physical bombast. The most emotional moment comes at the end. It's telling that Roy Bean isn't there. All in all, this is fascinating for some of the performance, the great cast, and the idea within the premise.
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    Details

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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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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,530,578
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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