Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
A weary lawman hired by powerful cattle barons must hunt down his old friend, the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid, forcing him to choose between loyalty and justice.
“Best of enemies. Deadliest of friends.”
Synopsis
Pat Garrett was employed by a coalition of affluent New Mexico cattle barons to pursue and capture his former associate, Billy the Kid.
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A crew of 46+ credited
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Edited by David BerlatskyShot by John CoquillonScored by Bob Dylan
Box Office
1973 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 2.4× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$11.0M
Also known as
- Pat Garrett jagt Billy the Kidde
- Pat Garrett and Billy the Kiden
- Pat Garrett y Billy the Kides
- Pat Garrett et Billy le Kidfr
- Pat Garrett e Billy Kidit
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46 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
27Matt Clark
as J.W. Bell
Rita Coolidge
as Maria
Jack Dodson
as Howland
Jack Elam
as Alamosa Bill Kermit
Emilio Fernandez
as Paco
Paul Fix
as Pete Maxwell
L Q Jones
as Black Harris
Slim Pickens
as Sheriff Colin Baker
Jorge Russek
as Silva
Charles Martin Smith
as Charlie Bowdre
Harry Dean Stanton
as Luke
Claudia Bryar
as Mrs. Horrell
John Davis Chandler
as Norris
Michael T Mikler
as Denver
Aurora Clavel
as Ida Garrett
Rutanya Alda
as Ruthie Lee
Walter Kelley
as Rupert
Rudy Wurlitzer
as Tom O'Folliard
Elisha Cook Jr
as Cody
Gene Evans
as Mr. Horrell
Donnie Fritts
as Beaver
Dub Taylor
as Josh
Don Levy
as Sackett
Bruce Dern
as Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Sam Peckinpah
as Will (uncredited)
Larry Powell
as Man Shot by Billy the Kid (uncredited)
Elizabeth Dupeyron
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