Great casting, excellent music , good locations, and of course the superb cinematography, editing and direction that Sam Peckinpah delivered to the screen.
Glaring at you the entire movie is the fact that Kristopherson was miscast as Billy the Kid. Bob Dylan should have been cast as the Kid. He has the mannerisms and hell he even looks like the real Billy. He mockingly wears the clothes like the Kid down to the hat. Kristopherson should have been cast as Pat Garrett instead of the much too old James Coburn.
@@markharrison2544 -I wouldn't say that. Kris was solid, & for a singer..he's pretty good. Dylan would have ruined it,he's too self conscious, and out of his element. Knockin' On Heaven's Door, should have been prominently displayed in the movie, and at least used for the ending credits,but was relegated to a meaningless snippet.
I remember seeing a butchered version in the theater in 1973; thank God for DVD so I can see a restored cut close to what Peckinpah intended. He and MGM head James Aubrey fought tooth and nail during and after the production and in the end the audience was the loser. Sadly this was Peckinpah's last western.
Peckinpah tried to get someone to go down to Mexico and hire an assassin to murder Aubrey! (When he refused, Peckinpah said "I thought you were my friend...")
@@Blaqjaqshellaq From what I understand, Sam probably could have gotten a lot of people in Hollywood to chip in on paying that assassin if he'd passed the hat.
@@FCSchaefer When Aubrey was in charge of CBS in the early '60s, he said: "Producers are always giving me ideas for smart TV shows. Dammit, I know what the people want! They want dumb shows..." (This was the heyday of "idiot sitcoms" like THE BEVERLEY HILLBILLIES and GILLIGAN'S ISLAND.)
OK I'm having a Mandela effect moment lol. I remember watching this movie as a teen in the early 1990's Thanks to Young guns it got me onto the Billy the kid story. But I could have sworn that there was a fast paced Rock song in the movie with a chorus that said Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid I even sing the chorus sometimes because it seemed so catchy. But now almost 30 years later I see the soundtrack and watch the movie and no such song exist lol was my mind playing tricks on me I could have sworn this song existed in this movie. well I guess another Mandela effect lol.
The 122 minute preview/Turner version unfortunately doesn't have the same opening title sequence, with the song I think you mean, but the 115 minute 2005 Special Edition has it in the same place as the 106 minute theatrical version.
"Times maybe-Not me"-That's what America made America-My Big Respekt to Sam Peckinpah-Chris Kristofferson and James Coburn best Actors You could find for Those Caracters and Damn good Music made by Bob Dylan-The Movie wos made in 73' - I wos born in 73...!
@@markharrison2544 yeah I mean Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid old friends? They didn't run together I'm sure, don't think Pat Garrett was a criminal at any point, may be wrong but I'm quite certain he wasn't.
Billy didn't kill 21 men for starters. At best he killed maybe 6 or 7 and it can't be proven that he was the one that fired the shot in at least 4 of those. That is just a start of the inaccuracy but it is a damn good movie.
The 106 minute theatrical version was still better than most westerns, before we saw the 122 minute preview version/Turner version, that was released on Z Channel in 1988. The 115 minute 2005 Special Edition includes the wife scene - which was only featured in the TV version before, the flash-forward to Garrett's death in 1909 ( really '08), and a few snippets that are missing from the preview version, but otherwise uses the inferior cuts of the theatrical version. I want to see 145 minute preview version that Martin Scorsese saw before MGM/UA executive James Aubrey deprived audiences of Sam Peckinpah's brilliance.
I think the Roger Davis of "Alias Smith & Jones' narration fame must of also done this trailer narration in this film. For a Complementary song see Marty Robbins late 1950s /early 1960s song 'Billy the Kid'....
Hi does anyone know where I can download full movie. Love this film I live in Singapore and unable get copy of film that play on DVD player due region problems.
The best version is the director cut that showed up in the 90's but as a paradox in the DVD case it's the disc number 1 (number 2 is the emasculated version of 73)
It’s off the Pat Garrett and Billy the kid record there’s loads of different versions of it on the album the tracks called Billy just gotta find your favourite version
Glaring at you the entire movie is the fact that Kristopherson was miscast as Billy the Kid. Bob Dylan should have been cast as the Kid. He has the mannerisms and hell he even looks like the real Billy. He mockingly wears the clothes like the Kid down to the hat. Kristopherson should have been cast as Pat Garrett instead of the much too old James Coburn.
Glaring at you the entire movie is the fact that Kristopherson was miscast as Billy the Kid. Bob Dylan should have been cast as the Kid. He has the mannerisms and hell he even looks like the real Billy. He mockingly wears the clothes like the Kid down to the hat. Kristopherson should have been cast as Pat Garrett instead of the much too old James Coburn.
I'm with you about Dylan as Billy. Does look like him . But Kris as Pat wouldn't of worked . Kris is around 5ft 9 and wouldn't of played the presents as a 6ft 3 or 4 pat Garrett.
Looks good except the real Billy didn’t look like a full grown man child.. bad pick using Kris.. they made Billy look like he’s 35 years old hahahahaha
while purists will argue that Kristofferson looked and acted too old for the part ; I overlook that simply because the interactions between Kristofferson and Coburn come off as truly genuine best friends on opposite sides of the track
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Rest in peace kris kristofferson
Easily one of the best westerns of all time. The space in the dialoug is genius, so few words and so much said.
Best movie ever. The Kane and Able story and the Abraham and Isaac story in one.
"Why? He's my friend."
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Dialogue 😂
Great casting, excellent music , good locations, and of course the superb cinematography, editing and direction that Sam Peckinpah delivered to the screen.
Kristofferson ruined the film.
Glaring at you the entire movie is the fact that Kristopherson was miscast as Billy the Kid. Bob Dylan should have been cast as the Kid. He has the mannerisms and hell he even looks like the real Billy. He mockingly wears the clothes like the Kid down to the hat. Kristopherson should have been cast as Pat Garrett instead of the much too old James Coburn.
@@markharrison2544 -I wouldn't say that. Kris was solid, & for a singer..he's pretty good. Dylan would have ruined it,he's too self conscious, and out of his element. Knockin' On Heaven's Door, should have been prominently displayed in the movie, and at least used for the ending credits,but was relegated to a meaningless snippet.
@@markharrison2544nah
Kristofferson was far too old to play a 21-year-old.
He looked about 39.
Definitely had an all-star cast.
One of the great American movies, depending on what cut you see.
Would be a lot better without Bob Dylan in it. Man, he's so bad... I mean, Tommy Wiseau bad.
Which is the better version? 1988 Turner of Directors Cut
Chad Evans directors cut is better
Is the Warner 2-disc DVD special edition worth a watch?
RobbKong Riot-Activist if it includes the director's cut...its a must see.....
For me, the best Western all time. 🎬
it's a version of a song off the soundtrack called billy no. 4, bob dylan did the soundtrack,incredible music and an awesome film.
One of my favourite Westerns
James Coburn was awesome
Coburn's subtle performance of a man hired / ordered to hunt down and kill his only friend , is top shelf excellent !
Great movie!
Just a kid? Kris Kristofferson was 37 years old when this movie was filmed.
Just a 37 year old kid 😔
I remember seeing a butchered version in the theater in 1973; thank God for DVD so I can see a restored cut close to what Peckinpah intended. He and MGM head James Aubrey fought tooth and nail during and after the production and in the end the audience was the loser. Sadly this was Peckinpah's last western.
FC Schaeffer this is one of the best films ever and i cant get anyone interested in it....cause the world is filled with dumbasses
Peckinpah tried to get someone to go down to Mexico and hire an assassin to murder Aubrey! (When he refused, Peckinpah said "I thought you were my friend...")
@@Blaqjaqshellaq From what I understand, Sam probably could have gotten a lot of people in Hollywood to chip in on paying that assassin if he'd passed the hat.
@@FCSchaefer When Aubrey was in charge of CBS in the early '60s, he said: "Producers are always giving me ideas for smart TV shows. Dammit, I know what the people want! They want dumb shows..." (This was the heyday of "idiot sitcoms" like THE BEVERLEY HILLBILLIES and GILLIGAN'S ISLAND.)
Classic!
My favorite movie right here.
I wanna see this movie. Anything with billy is worth it.
Must see it.
I've seen it at least 6 times
OK I'm having a Mandela effect moment lol. I remember watching this movie as a teen in the early 1990's Thanks to Young guns it got me onto the Billy the kid story. But I could have sworn that there was a fast paced Rock song in the movie with a chorus that said Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid I even sing the chorus sometimes because it seemed so catchy. But now almost 30 years later I see the soundtrack and watch the movie and no such song exist lol was my mind playing tricks on me I could have sworn this song existed in this movie. well I guess another Mandela effect lol.
The 122 minute preview/Turner version unfortunately doesn't have the same opening title sequence, with the song I think you mean, but the 115 minute 2005 Special Edition has it in the same place as the 106 minute theatrical version.
Great movie!Uncut!
"Times maybe-Not me"-That's what America made America-My Big Respekt to Sam Peckinpah-Chris Kristofferson and James Coburn best Actors You could find for Those Caracters and Damn good Music made by Bob Dylan-The Movie wos made in 73' - I wos born in 73...!
I liked this film.
It came out about the same time as another Billy the Kid western, DIRTY LITTLE BILLY, starring Michael J. Pollard.
That's a fantastic Film as well! It also covers a much underportrayed detail: guns jamming.
This is the most historically accurate film about the story of Billy the Kid.
Hardly.
@@markharrison2544 yeah I mean Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid old friends? They didn't run together I'm sure, don't think Pat Garrett was a criminal at any point, may be wrong but I'm quite certain he wasn't.
there's also the stories that Bonney's death was staged, and investigations and inquiries have been going on to even recently now
Billy didn't kill 21 men for starters. At best he killed maybe 6 or 7 and it can't be proven that he was the one that fired the shot in at least 4 of those. That is just a start of the inaccuracy but it is a damn good movie.
Anyone else think kris kristofferson (billy the kid) looks like Jim Morrison in this?
He looked like a middle-aged man.
RIP Kris Kristofferson.
There is a bit of a scene here between Garrett and his wife that was cut from even the directors cut because the footage was apparently lost.
2:37
Billy The Kid: (Laughs)
Good movie with good music.
Times have maybe. Not me.
This was out the same year Bruce Lee died. So long ago but still an all time classic.
The 106 minute theatrical version was still better than most westerns, before we saw the 122 minute preview version/Turner version, that was released on Z Channel in 1988. The 115 minute 2005 Special Edition includes the wife scene - which was only featured in the TV version before, the flash-forward to Garrett's death in 1909 ( really '08), and a few snippets that are missing from the preview version, but otherwise uses the inferior cuts of the theatrical version. I want to see 145 minute preview version that Martin Scorsese saw before MGM/UA executive James Aubrey deprived audiences of Sam Peckinpah's brilliance.
~ Great group of acters but they picked the wrong guy to play Billy, they should have picked Bruce Dern.
I agree
I think the Roger Davis of "Alias Smith & Jones' narration fame must of also done this trailer narration in this film. For a Complementary song see Marty Robbins late 1950s /early 1960s song 'Billy the Kid'....
An All-Star cast and the last man standing is Kris Kristofferson RIP sept28 24
Kristofferson was far too old to play a 21-year-old.
He looked about 39.
The best non Sergio Leone western of all time with the greatest amount of western character actors but where’s S TROTHER. MARTIN
INMORTALS Titans ¡ Thank you
who is doing the narration? it sounds kind of like charles aidman.
Hi does anyone know where I can download full movie.
Love this film I live in Singapore and unable get copy of film that play on DVD player due region problems.
www.yify-torrent.org/movie/52175/download-pat-garrett-billy-the-kid-1973-mp4-yify-torrent.html
Wait im hearing there are 2 cuts which should i watch
The best version is the director cut that showed up in the 90's but as a paradox in the DVD case it's the disc number 1 (number 2 is the emasculated version of 73)
Great movie but Kris Kristofferron was far too old to play Billie the Kid.
Us ol’ boys shouldn’t be doing it to each other there’s not that many of us left
Love James coburn badass actor, todays liberal actors need to learn from these legends.
Coburn was a liberal Democrat.
See it twice a yr. Sometimes more
there's about a $1.50 in old bob,... if ya wanna dig it out.
great reissue
Factual,no. Great story, no. It was a Fantastic tale so many other films fail to capture.
Why didnt Kris Kristofferson contribute to the soundtrack as well? I think his music was better suited for this film instead of Bob Dylan
Capolavoro!!!!!
0:02
0:10
0:21
0:30
Sempre con Billy
Billy didn't fight fair.
Neither did Garrett
I can’t find the bob Dylan song pat Garrett got ur number anyone know where I can listen to it
It’s off the Pat Garrett and Billy the kid record there’s loads of different versions of it on the album the tracks called Billy just gotta find your favourite version
Bob Dylan is in this movie.
Glaring at you the entire movie is the fact that Kristopherson was miscast as Billy the Kid. Bob Dylan should have been cast as the Kid. He has the mannerisms and hell he even looks like the real Billy. He mockingly wears the clothes like the Kid down to the hat. Kristopherson should have been cast as Pat Garrett instead of the much too old James Coburn.
times baby
Billy did sure as full look 30 😂years ago
The ultimate Greek Tragedy !
Butchered by the studio, shame on them!!!
We finally get to see the version that was meant to be seen.
Not exactly the most memorable film but it has some great scenes and cinematography. I loved the theme of "time is moving on".
Oh I think it's very memorable, especially the uncut version
2:16-2:21
what song this 2:21
Billy 4 off the soundtrack album
a verry good movie
Glaring at you the entire movie is the fact that Kristopherson was miscast as Billy the Kid. Bob Dylan should have been cast as the Kid. He has the mannerisms and hell he even looks like the real Billy. He mockingly wears the clothes like the Kid down to the hat. Kristopherson should have been cast as Pat Garrett instead of the much too old James Coburn.
I'm with you about Dylan as Billy. Does look like him . But Kris as Pat wouldn't of worked . Kris is around 5ft 9 and wouldn't of played the presents as a 6ft 3 or 4 pat Garrett.
Try making a movie like this today.
Never
It barely got made then....
This film was garbage.
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No it wasn't.
What kind of film are you into.
Broke back mountain?
If’n you want the Kid I’ll tell you when your laying proper on the ground PARIS FRANCE
Sorry, McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971) was better.
👍
Horses tripped? Foul!!!!
How distasteful on horse flip action
Looks good except the real Billy didn’t look like a full grown man child.. bad pick using Kris.. they made Billy look like he’s 35 years old hahahahaha
He looked about 39.
A nearly forty year old Kristofferson as Billy the Kid kinda ruined it for me.
slow plot, annoying music, role miscasting for a western film
Try watching modern Hollywood movies they are
Kristofferson ruined the film.
Ah come on !
while purists will argue that Kristofferson looked and acted too old for the part ; I overlook that simply because the interactions between Kristofferson and Coburn come off as truly genuine best friends on opposite sides of the track