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The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

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Remake of:

The Westerner

Original title

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

Year

1972

Running time

120 min.

Country

United States

Director

John Huston

Screenwriter

John Milius

Cast

Music

Maurice Jarre

Cinematography

Richard Moore

Producer

First Artists. Distributor: National General Pictures

Genre

Western. Comedy | Remake. 19th Century

Synopsis

A comic take on the legendary hanging judge, Roy Bean. Told through a series of vignettes, the story covers different stages of Bean's life, from his arrival in the town of Vinegaroon where he sets himself up as judge, through his romance with a local Mexican girl, to the destruction of the town in a devastating fire.

Rankings Position

#104 Best Remakes in the history of film

Awards: 1972: Nominated for Oscar: Best Song

1972: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Newcomer - Female (Principal) & Original Song

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