James Coburn possesses a quality reminiscent of the Angel of Death in this deliberately slow-moving but captivating narrative concerning two men who are no longer allies. His counterpart in the film, portrayed by Kris Kristofferson, is enjoying himself in New Mexico, much to the annoyance of some local ranchers, prompting them to hire "Garrett" as sheriff to restore order. He advises his former friend to leave, but p…

Sam Peckinpah’s Western, featuring a strong cast and music by Bob Dylan, is described as both lyrical and dull. The film, set in 1881 New Mexico, centers on Pat Garrett (James Coburn), now a lawman employed by ranchers to eliminate his former friend, Billy the Kid (Kris Kristofferson). The narrative culminates in a final confrontation at Fort Sumner. Bob Dylan appears as a mysterious figure who assists Billy, whil…

Ol' Pat... Sheriff Pat Garrett. He betrayed his principles to the Santa Fe ring. How does that feel? Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid was directed by Sam Peckinpah, with a screenplay by Rudy Wurlitzer. The film features James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Slim Pickens, Katy Jurado, Chill Wills, and Barry Sullivan. Bob Dylan composed the music, and John Coquillon handled the cinematography. At one point, t…