Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Runtime: 5 hrs 30 mins
Synopsis: This 1969 Western encapsulates the genre, with dramatic chase scenes on horseback through breathtaking landscapes, daring robberies of banks and trains, true comradery between cowboys who would risk their lives for one another, and copious amounts of renegade charm. Butch Cassidy (Paul... This 1969 Western encapsulates the genre, with dramatic chase scenes on horseback through breathtaking landscapes, daring robberies of banks and trains, true comradery between cowboys who would risk their lives for one another, and copious amounts of renegade charm. Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) is the smart, savvy leader of The Hole in the Wall Gang, and his sidekick the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford) ranks among the best shooters the West has known. This combination of brains and menace allows the duo to roam unchallenged, staging petty robberies when needed and otherwise kicking back at the local brothel. But when a six-pack of the best cowboys in nearby states gather to bring down the rebels, using a Native American tracker to follow them across rivers, over mountains, and through deserts; Butch and Sundance decide to flee. Gathering Sundance's girlfriend (Katherine Ross), they make their way to Bolivia via New York City. Unfortunately, old habits die hard, and before they know it, the charismatic criminals find themselves in an all-too-familiar situation, this time facing South American enemies. Directed by George Roy Hill, BUTCH CASSIDY's balance of drama, action, and humor is a winning combination on its own. But this excellent tale of friendship and adventure is most successful for its talented leads, who fill every scene with wit, skill, and machismo. A broad color palette showcases glorious sunsets and peaceful rivers running through the craggy Rocky Mountains, while brief interludes of black and white still shots inject artistic flair. In every sense a classic, BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID is simply timeless. [More]
Genre: Westerns
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross, Strother Martin, Jeff Corey
Screenwriter: William Goldman
Producer: John Foreman
Composer: Burt Bacharach
DVD Info
Release:
May 13, 2008
Blu-ray Disc Features:
- Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Audio:
- Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
- Mono - English, Spanish French
- Subtitles - Cantonese, English, French, Korean, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary - 1. George Roy Hill; Hal David - Lyricist; Robert Crawford - Documentary Director; Conrad Hall - Cinematographer
- 2. William Goldman - Screenwriter
- Deleted Scenes
- Documentary - ALL OF WHAT FOLLOWS IS TRUE: The Making of Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid (2005)
- Featurette - THE WILD BUNCH: THE TRUE TALE OF BUTCH & SUNDANCE
- Trailer Theatrical Trailers
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Reviews
A cool, charming, anachronistic Western, with great chemistry between Newman and Redford, that reimagines the genre for youths of the era by turning the outlaws into mythic figures; the closing freeze-frame is still impressive, imitated by many films
Looking at the film with a totally modern set of eyes, completely detached from the hype of Newman and Redford in the late 60s, I didn't find a connection to the movie.
iconic, American experience, a classic adventure tale, and a singular slice of late-'60s moviemaking that has never really been repeated
Made like Cassidy's memorable fight with a fellow gang member: It gave true, old-fashioned Westerns a swift kick to the groin.
An all-time classic, with Newman as his charming, roguish best and Redford exuding both sex appeal and danger. A whimsical Western that superbly blends actiion, humor and the power of myth making.
This sharply written script is far more cute than I'd expected, but still a lot of fun.
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