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The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

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The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972)

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Reviews Counted:7

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Average Rating:5.8/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Westerns

Synopsis: Director extraordinaire John Huston brings to life the legendary hanging judge of the Old West, Roy Bean, a mysterious outlaw who sets up shop in a small town and establishes his own law. Paul... Director extraordinaire John Huston brings to life the legendary hanging judge of the Old West, Roy Bean, a mysterious outlaw who sets up shop in a small town and establishes his own law. Paul Newman excels in his title role of His Honor. This western comedy scored an Academy Award nomination for its song "Marmalade, Molasses & Honey." [More]

Starring: Paul Newman, Ava Gardner, Victoria Principal, Anthony Perkins

Starring: Paul Newman, Ava Gardner, Victoria Principal, Anthony Perkins, Howard Morton, John Huston, Stacy Keach, Roddy McDowall, Ned Beatty, Anthony Zerbe, Jim Burk

Director: John Huston

Director: John Huston
Producer: John Foreman
Composer: Maurice Jarre

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Milius' screenplay is acridly flavorful, Huston gives it a mellow reading

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Newman and bear: Good. Movie: Bad. It's a toss up, but I vote for hanging.

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