The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean(1972)
“If this story ain't true... it shoulda been!”
Overview
Outlaw and self-appointed lawmaker Judge Roy Bean rules over an empty stretch of the West that gradually grows, under his iron fist, into a thriving town, while dispensing his his own quirky brand of frontier justice upon strangers passing by.
Director
John Huston
Studio
First Artists
Cast
Paul Newman
as Judge Roy Bean
Victoria Principal
as Maria Elena
Ned Beatty
as Tector Crites
Matt Clark
as Nick the Grub
Roddy McDowall
as Frank Gass
Jacqueline Bisset
as Rose Bean
Bill McKinney
as Fermel Parlee
Anthony Perkins
as Reverend LaSalle
Tab Hunter
as Sam Dodd
Stacy Keach
as Bad Bob
Steve Kanaly
as Whorehouse Lucky Jim
John Huston
as Grizzly Adams
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
First Artists • National General Pictures
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Where can I watch The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?▼
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What is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean about?▼
Outlaw and self-appointed lawmaker Judge Roy Bean rules over an empty stretch of the West that gradually grows, under his iron fist, into a thriving town, while dispensing his his own quirky brand of frontier justice upon strangers passing by.
Who directed The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?▼
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean was directed by John Huston and released in 1972. It is a western, comedy film.
How long is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?▼
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?▼
The cast of The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean includes Paul Newman as Judge Roy Bean, Victoria Principal as Maria Elena, Ned Beatty as Tector Crites, Matt Clark as Nick the Grub, Roddy McDowall as Frank Gass and more.
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