It’s 1881 in New Mexico, and the times they are a’changing. Pat Garrett, erstwhile travelling companion of the outlaw Billy the Kid has become a sheriff, tasked by cattle interests with ridding the territory of Billy. After Billy escapes, Pat assembles a posse and chases him through the territory, culminating in a final confrontation at Fort Sumner, but is unaware of the full scope of the cattle interests’ plans for the New West.
Sam Peckinpah
James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado
23 May 1973 (USA)
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 3 nominations.tt0070518 , Sheriff, Aging, Billy The Kid, Lawlessness, Old Friends, Pat Garrett