The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean 1972

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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.

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

Director:

John Huston

Writer:

John Milius

Genres:

Western,Comedy

Release Date:

1972 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

120 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Ava Gardner

as Lily Langtry

Roy Jenson

as Outlaw

Gary Combs

as Outlaw

Richard Farnsworth

as Outlaw

Leroy Johnson

as Outlaw

Fred Krone

as Outlaw

Dean Smith

as Outlaw

Jim Burk

as Bart Jackson

Francesca Jarvis

as Mrs. Jackson

Neil Summers

as Snake River Rufus Krile

Jeannie Epper

as Whore

Fred Brookfield

as Outlaw

Bennie E. Dobbins

as Outlaw

Terry Leonard

as Outlaw

Margo Epper

as Whore

Stephanie Epper

as Whore

Barbara J. Longo

as Fat Lady

Frank Soto

as Mexican Leader

Karen Carr

as Mrs. Grub

Lee Meza

as Mrs. Parlee

Dolores Clark

as Mrs. Whorehouse Jim

Jack Colvin

as Pimp

Bruno the Bear

as Watch Bear

Howard Morton

as Photographist

Billy Pearson

as Stationmaster

Stan Barrett

as Killer

Dean Casper

as Desk Clerk

Don Starr

as Opera House Manager

Alfred G. Bosnos

as Opera House Clerk

Anthony Zerbe

as Hustler

John Hudkins

as Man at Stage Door

David Sharpe

as Doctor

Ken Freehill

as Bedfellow (uncredited)

Mark Headley

as Billy The Kid (uncredited)

Duncan Inches

as Man at Vinegaroon (uncredited)

Rusty Lee

as Tuba Player (uncredited)

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