Milius' screenplay is acridly flavorful, Huston gives it a mellow reading
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:5
Rotten:2
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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Reviews for The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Newman and bear: Good. Movie: Bad. It's a toss up, but I vote for hanging.
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