Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
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Runtime: 5 hrs 30 mins
Genre: Westerns
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... 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]
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross, Strother Martin
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross, Strother Martin, Jeff Corey, Henry Jones, Cloris Leachman, Ted Cassidy, Kenneth Mars
Director: George Roy Hill
Director: George Roy Hill
Screenwriter: William Goldman
Producer: John Foreman
Composer: Burt Bacharach
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Release:
May 12, 2009
DVD Features:
- 2-Disc Set
- NTSC
- Keep Case
- Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
- Mono - Spanish, French
- Stereo - English
- Subtitles - Spanish - Optional
- Disc 1: BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID - Feature Presentation
- Widescreen - 2.35
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary:
- 1. George Roy Hill - Director; Hal David - Lyricist; Robert Crawford - Associate Producer; Conrad Hall - Cinematographer
- 2. William Goldman - Screenwriter
- Disc 2: BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID - Supplemental Material
Additional Release Material:
- Alternate Scenes: Alternate Credit Roll
- Interviews: From 1994
- Trailers: Theatrical Trailers (3)
Behind the Scenes:
- 1. "ALL OF WHAT FOLLOWS IS TRUE: The Making of butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (2005)
- 2. "THE MAKING OF BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUDANCE KID" (1994)
Documentary:
- 1. "The Wild Bunch: The True Tale of Butch & Sundance"
- 2. "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: Outlaws Out of Time"
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Additional Text: Production Notes
- Filmographies: The Films of Paul Newman
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