Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
“Best of enemies. Deadliest of friends.”
Synopsis
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer 2bOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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James Coburn
Pat Garrett
Kris Kristofferson
Billy the Kid
Richard Jaeckel
Sheriff Kip McKinney
Katy Jurado
Mrs. Baker
Chill Wills
Lemuel
Barry Sullivan
Chisum
Jason Robards
Governor Wallace
Bob Dylan
Alias
R.G. Armstrong
Ollinger
Luke Askew
Eno
John Beck
Poe
Richard Bright
Holly
Matt Clark
J.W. Bell
Rita Coolidge
Maria
Jack Dodson
Howland
Jack Elam
Alamosa Bill Kermit
Emilio Fernández
Paco
Paul Fix
Pete Maxwell
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.37x
+$6.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudy Wurlitzer
- Original Score
- Bob Dylan
- Original Title
- Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $4.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Peckinpah
Rudy Wurlitzer
Bob Dylan
John Coquillon, Gabriel Torres
David Berlatsky, Garth Craven, Tony de Zarraga
Gordon Carroll
Department Leadership Roster
Rudy Wurlitzer
Screenplay
Gordon Carroll
Producer
Bob Dylan
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
David Berlatsky
Editor
Garth Craven
Editor
Tony de Zarraga
Editor
Richard Halsey
Editor
Roger Spottiswoode
Editor
Robert L. Wolfe
Editor
Sam Peckinpah
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid about?
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid.
Who directed Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who stars in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
The principal cast of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid includes James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado, Chill Wills.
When was Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid released and how long is it?
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid had a reported production budget of $4.6M and grossed $11M at the worldwide box office (2.37 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid was composed by Bob Dylan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).